The in the Oceans Arise Where Two Advancing Plates Meet

question 41

Short Answer

The in the oceans arise where two advancing plates meet and one is pushed beneath the other, a process called subduction.

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Definitions:

Lichens

Symbiotic organisms consisting of a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium, living together and often found on rocks or trees.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes fitted to its environment; it is the result of natural selection acting upon heritable variation.

Drought Tolerant

Refers to plants that are able to survive and thrive in conditions with very little water.

Low-growing Grasses

Grass species that have a short stature, typically found in lawns or as ground cover.