Which Statement About Plate Tectonics Is True

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement about plate tectonics is true?

• A) Sections of Earth's crust, known as plates, drift across Earth's surface due to currents generated deep within Earth's mantle.
• B) In some areas where plates meet, known as faults, one plate is pushed downward under the second plate.
• C) In some areas where plates meet, known as subduction zones, plates slide sideways past each other.
• D) Mid-ocean ridges occur in areas where plates are being pushed together.

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Definitions:

Dysrhythmia

An abnormality in the heart rhythm, which can range from minor irregularities to severe disturbances in heart function.

Apical Pulse

The pulse rate measured at the apex of the heart, typically listened to with a stethoscope for assessing heart function.

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically exceeding 100 beats per minute in adults.

SpO2 Readings

Measurements of the oxygen saturation level in the blood, typically done using a pulse oximeter to assess respiratory function.