Why Is It More Difficult to Discern the Formation Processes

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why is it more difficult to discern the formation processes of the continental crust versus the oceanic crust?

• A) There are many more volcanoes under the ocean.
• B) The continental crust is much older.
• C) The oceanic crust has fewer layers and fewer types of rocks.
• D) The continental crust has had more weathering, uplift, and earthquake action.

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Definitions:

Acetabulum

A deep, cup-shaped structure that forms the socket of the hip joint, receiving the head of the thigh bone (femur).

Iliac Crest

The uppermost edge of the ilium, part of the hip bone, which serves as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.

Medial Cuneiform

A bone in the foot located at the base of the first metatarsal bone, contributing to the arch of the foot.

Metatarsal I

Refers to the first bone of the metatarsal bones in the foot, connecting the ankle to the toes.