Which factor contributes the most toward plate motion at a convergent boundary?
A) Ridge push
B) Mantle drag
C) Slab pull
D) Friction
Answer: C
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A)present-day oceans basins are old features that resulted from the breakup of Pangaea B)continents were constantly being pulled toward the poles by magnetic forces C)present-day ocean basins are not as old as continents but instead, are geologically young features that resulted from the breakup of Pangaea D)iron-rich continental plate material was being pulled into the ocean by Earth's magnetic field E)present-day ocean basins are old features that resulted from erosion of continental coastlines
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Basins may form
A. on both oceanic and continental plates. B. along plate margins. C. as a result of normal faulting. D. All of these choices are correct.
What is biodiversity and why is it used to measure the health of a natural environment?
What will be an ideal response?