In Which of the Following Environments Is the Lithosphere Likely

question 43

Multiple Choice

In which of the following environments is the lithosphere likely to be thinnest?

• A) beneath a mid-ocean ridge
• B) beneath a typical part of the abyssal plain
• C) a tectonically active continental margin
• D) the interior of a continent away from plate boundaries

---

Definitions:

Compute

To calculate or process information by performing mathematical operations, often using a computer.

Unbiased Estimates

Statistical estimates that are expected to be equal to the true value of the parameter being measured, not systematically over or underestimating the true value.

Conservative Estimates

Predictions or calculations that are deliberately cautious or understated, often to ensure that outcomes will meet or exceed expectations.

Strengths

Aspects of an entity, be it an individual, team, project, or system, that represent positive attributes or competitive advantages.