What is NOT true regarding transform boundaries?
A. Tectonic plates slip past each other laterally.
B. Movement occurs along great vertical fractures.
C. They neither create new crust nor destroy old crust.
D. They’re associated with very little seismic activity.
E. They mostly coincide with midocean ridge systems.
D
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However, per capita oil use is still among the highest in the world—eight times higher than per capita oil use in China and almost 20 times higher than per capita use in India. Identify specific ways that the United States could further decrease its oil consumption and become more sustainable.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)