From Left to Right, the Horizontal Axis of the Lorenz

question 20

Multiple Choice

From left to right, the horizontal axis of the Lorenz curve ranks households from

• A) smallest to largest.
• B) largest to smallest.
• C) poorest to richest.
• D) richest to poorest.

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Definitions:

Continental Rifting

The process by which a continent stretches and splits along a rift zone, often leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

Seafloor Spreading

The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates diverge, leading to the gradual widening of the ocean.

Transform Faulting

A geological process in which tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other along transform faults, often causing earthquakes.

Red Sea

A seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia, known for its unique marine life and geological features.