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darbym82

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Near a convergent plate boundary, rocks fracture because they are compressed; such fractures are what kind of faults?
 
  A) reverse
  B) normal
  C) symmetrical
  D) overturned

Question 2

At which level on the Richter scale are the most devastating earthquakes?
 
  A) 1-2
  B) 3-4
  C) 5-6
  D) 7-8


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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