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KWilfred

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Which of the following locations is an example of spontaneous subduction?
 
  A) Mariana Trench
  B) Peru-Chile Trench
  C) East African Rift
  D) Cascadia Trench

Question 2

Which of the following is not a possible mechanism contributing to continental rifting?
 
  A) Changes in gravitational attraction of the moon
  B) Concentration of mantle plume heat beneath a continent
  C) Tensional stress
  D) Upwelling from shallow levels in the asthenosphere


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parker125

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


KWilfred

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

samiel-sayed

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Excellent

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