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joesmith1212

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Which of the following is true of divergent and convergent plate movement?
 
  A) The direction of plate movement is the same.
  B) Convergent plate movement is less symmetrical than divergent plate movement.
  C) Material is destroyed with both plate movements.
  D) Both plates have boundaries.

Question 2

Which statement is true about the lithosphere?
 
  A) The lithosphere is thickest at the mid-ocean ridges because of the quantity of magma that flows up to the surface.
  B) The lithosphere gets thicker as distance from the ridge increases, because it cools and the boundary between the lithosphere and asthenosphere occurs at greater depth.
  C) The lithosphere maintains its thickness as distance from the ridge increases, because the boundary between the lithosphere and asthenosphere remains at a constant temperature and depth.
  D) The lithosphere gets thinner as distance from the ridge increases, because decompression melting occurs with decreased pressure.


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dyrone

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


joesmith1212

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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