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javeds

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Why are so few volcanoes mapped in the middle of the oceans?
 
  A) The middle of the oceans corresponds with the middle of tectonic plates, so there are only hot-spot volcanoes there.
  B) Geologists cannot pinpoint the locations of many recently active seafloor volcanoes.
  C) There are only convergent plate boundaries under the ocean, which are less likely to have volcanoes than transform or divergent boundaries.
  D) There are only divergent plate boundaries under the ocean, which are less likely to have volcanoes than transform or convergent boundaries.

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After movement, the interior parts of ice slabs and continental plates
 
  A) may be stretched.
  B) may be rippled up to form hills, ridges, and mountains.
  C) may be cracked to form crevices.
  D) remain unchanged.


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jaykayy05

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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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