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How are joints different from faults?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Why do hurricanes initially form only in the tropics?
 
  A) Subsiding air currents are found there. B) Coriolis is weaker there.
  C) Warm water temperatures are found there. D) Stronger pressure gradients are found there.



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Loise Hard

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Answer to Question 1

Both joints and faults are fractures in the Earth's crust; however, faults are where appreciable displacement has occurred, while joints have not undergone appreciable displacement.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Gracias!


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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