Which of the Following Is Not an Example of Tectonics

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of tectonics?

• A)the gradual disappearance of a crater rim as a result of wind and rain
• B)the slow movement of Earth's lithospheric plates
• C)the formation of a cliff when the lithosphere shrinks
• D)the stretching of the crust by underlying mantle convection

---

Definitions:

Tight Junction

A specialized connection between two adjacent cells forming a barrier that regulates the passage of substances in the intercellular space.

Intercalated Disc

Unique links among heart muscle cells that enable the heart to contract in unison.

Gap Junction

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of protective tissue consisting of layers of flat cells found in areas such as the skin, mouth, and esophagus.