The Wadati-Benioff Zone Extends Down Within the Mantle to a Maximum

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Wadati-Benioff zone extends down within the mantle to a maximum depth of ____________.

• A)30 km
• B)150 km
• C)670 km
• D)990 km

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Definitions:

Lateral Malleolus

The bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle, which is part of the fibula bone.

Fontanels

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet grown together, allowing for growth of the brain.

Ossification

The biological process of bone formation in the body.

Cranial Compression

The condition characterized by increased pressure inside the skull, which can affect brain function.