Which of the Following Is Not a Factor That Increases

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a factor that increases the thickness of the crust?

• A) volcano growth
• B) flow in lower crust
• C) flexure below thrust faults
• D) magmatic additions

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Definitions:

Barnacles

Marine crustaceans with hard protective shells, known for their sessile lifestyle attached to surfaces like rocks, ships, and whale skin.

Octopuses

Cephalopod mollusks known for their eight arms, high intelligence, and ability to change color and texture for camouflage.

Cephalopods

A class of mollusks that includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses, characterized by bilateral body symmetry, a prominent head, and a set of arms or tentacles.

Invertebrates

Animals that lack a vertebral column or backbone, including species such as insects, mollusks, and arachnids.