Zones of Crustal Activity

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Mid-ocean ridges such as the East Pacific Rise and the Oceanic Ridge are best described as

The crust at the mid-ocean ridges is composed mainly of

In which region of the ocean is the submarine canyon located?

Movement of the crustal plates shown in the diagram is most likely caused by

Which two features are commonly found at divergent plate boundaries?

The edges of most lithospheric plates are characterized by

Which coastal area is most likely to experience a severe earthquake?

The diagrams below show four major types of fault motion occurring in Earth’s crust. Which type of fault motion best matches the general pattern of crustal movement at California’s San Andreas fault?