In the Time Between Megathrust Earthquakes on the Cascadia Subduction

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the time between megathrust earthquakes on the Cascadia Subduction Zone,the over-riding continental North American plate undergoes ______________.

• A) uplift and extension
• B) subsidence and extension
• C) uplift and shortening
• D) subsidence and shortening

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Definitions:

Larynx

The voice box located in the throat, responsible for producing sound, protecting the trachea during swallowing, and regulating airflow.

Thyroid Cartilage

A large cartilage of the larynx that is more prominent in males and is often referred to as the Adam's apple.

Elastic Cartilage

A type of flexible cartilage found in regions like the ears and epiglottis, characterized by its ability to return to its original shape after bending or folding.

Larynx

The voice box located in the throat, responsible for voice production, breathing, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.