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Which statement describes convergent boundaries?

A
Rifts form.
B
Subduction occurs.
C
Plates push away from each other.
D
Mid-ocean ridges mark locations.
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Where does shearing often occur?

A
along a normal fault
B
along a reverse fault
C
at a transform boundary
D
at a divergent boundary
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Which phrase describes a volcano that is not expected to erupt again?

A
quiet volcano
B
extinct volcano
C
dormant volcano
D
explosive volcano
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Which statement describes how geologists use data from seismographs to learn about earthquakes?

A
They often compare information from all over the world.
B
They map the location of an earthquake’s focus.
C
They use one reading to determine the location of an epicenter.
D
They measure the difference between the arrival times of surface waves.

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