Which of the Following Describes How Well a System Can

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes how well a system can scale up, or adapt to the increased demands or growth?

• A)flexibility
• B)scalability
• C)reliability
• D)affordability

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Definitions:

Back-arc Spreading

A geological process occurring behind island arcs, resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust as a tectonic plate moves away from a subduction zone.

Volcanoes

Openings in the Earth's surface through which molten rock, ash, and gases are expelled.

Sea of Japan

A marginal sea between the Japanese archipelago, Sakhalin, the Korean Peninsula, and Russia, known for its rich marine biodiversity.

Back-arc Spreading

A process associated with subduction zones where a new ocean basin opens up behind a volcanic arc, often resulting in the formation of new crust.