MATCHING -Match Each Item with the Correct Description Below

question 52

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
half

• A)hemi-
• B)gingiv/o
• C)ile/o
• D)lapar/o
• E)antr/o

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Definitions:

Continental Rift

A continental rift is a linear zone where the Earth's crust and lithosphere are being pulled apart, often leading to the formation of a new ocean basin.

Andes

A major mountain range in South America that extends over 7,000 km, known for its volcanic activity and diverse ecosystems.

Continental Shelf

The extended perimeter of each continent, lying relatively shallow in the ocean, where the seabed is at a gentle slope before a steep drop off to the ocean floor.

Passive Margin

The transition between oceanic and continental lithosphere that is not an active plate boundary.