Why Do Mountains Occur in Distinctive Belts

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why do mountains occur in distinctive belts?

• A) Rifts are linear features.
• B) Plates move linearly over hot spots.
• C) The processes that create mountains are linear.
• D) Both a and c are correct.
• E) Both b and c are correct.

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Definitions:

Gases

Substances that exist in the gaseous state at standard temperature and pressure.

Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between the blood and tissues.

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with small pores in their endothelial lining, allowing for the rapid exchange of substances between blood and tissues.

Large Fenestrae

Large fenestrae are large pores found in some capillary walls, facilitating the rapid exchange of substances between blood vessels and surrounding tissues.