This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which statement below is true about oceanic crust in comparison to continental crust? a. Oceanic ... (Read 175 times)

EAugust

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jul 15, 2018

Which statement below is true about oceanic crust in comparison to continental crust?
  a. Oceanic crust is thinner and heavier (higher specific gravity).
  b. Oceanic crust is thicker and heavier (higher specific gravity).
  c. Oceanic crust is thinner and lighter (lower specific gravity).
  d. Oceanic crust is thicker and lighter (lower specific gravity).
  e. Oceanic crust is heavier and has about the same thickness



Question 2

What does a Benioff-Wadati zone refer to?
  a. an area of extensional stress
  b. a subduction zone
  c. a transform plate boundary
  d. an area of high heat flow
  e. an area lacking deep earthquakes



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

popopong

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 307
Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


EAugust

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

TheDev123

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

True-color image of layers of haze in Titan's atmosphere. True-color image of layers of haze in Titan's atmosphere.
Comparison of Major developmental theories Comparison of Major developmental theories
Basin and Range Province—Crust Extended Basin and Range Province—Crust Extended
Example of an Explanation of Benefits statement. Example of an Explanation of Benefits statement.
Comparison of four Saccharomyces genomes Comparison of four Saccharomyces genomes
Comparison of loss- and gain-of-function alleles Comparison of loss- and gain-of-function alleles
Video: Acid-base imbalances - metabolic acidosis and alkalosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library