Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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### Plate Boundaries: Educational Exercises #### QUESTION 12 **Part III. Plate Boundaries using Google Earth. Question 4:** *What is the topographic profile of a rift valley?* 1. A ridge on two sides with a valley in the middle. 2. A deep trench with steep sides. 3. A large fault zone. #### QUESTION 13 **Part III. Plate Boundaries using Google Earth. Question 5:** *What is the topographic profile of a subduction zone?* 1. A ridge on two sides with a valley in the middle. 2. A deep trench with steep sides. 3. A large fault zone. #### QUESTION 14 **Part III. Plate Boundaries using Google Earth. Question 6:** *The deep linear features, the lowest points on Earth, are called ocean trenches. Using Google Earth, fly to Challenger Deep, the deepest place on Earth (once Google Earth gets you there, you may have to zoom out to see where you are). Where is it?* 1. Hawaii 2. East Pacific Rise 3. Mariana Trench 4. Kermadec Trench
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Transcribed Image Text:### Plate Boundaries: Educational Exercises #### QUESTION 12 **Part III. Plate Boundaries using Google Earth. Question 4:** *What is the topographic profile of a rift valley?* 1. A ridge on two sides with a valley in the middle. 2. A deep trench with steep sides. 3. A large fault zone. #### QUESTION 13 **Part III. Plate Boundaries using Google Earth. Question 5:** *What is the topographic profile of a subduction zone?* 1. A ridge on two sides with a valley in the middle. 2. A deep trench with steep sides. 3. A large fault zone. #### QUESTION 14 **Part III. Plate Boundaries using Google Earth. Question 6:** *The deep linear features, the lowest points on Earth, are called ocean trenches. Using Google Earth, fly to Challenger Deep, the deepest place on Earth (once Google Earth gets you there, you may have to zoom out to see where you are). Where is it?* 1. Hawaii 2. East Pacific Rise 3. Mariana Trench 4. Kermadec Trench
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