Classification Decisions Are Subject to Sociopolitical Pressures, but Only Under

question 68

True/False

Classification decisions are subject to sociopolitical pressures, but only under certain circumstances.

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Definitions:

Mid-ocean Ridges

Undersea mountain chains formed by the upwelling of magma between diverging tectonic plates, a key site of seafloor spreading.

Continental Margins

The zones of transition between the landmasses of continents and the deep-sea floors, including the continental shelf, slope, and rise.

Island Arcs

Curved chains of volcanic islands that form along the convergent boundaries of tectonic plates, typically over a subducting plate.

Transform Fault

A type of fault wherein two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often associated with significant seismic activity.