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Subduction occurs when

Where the crust is destroyed

What causes the pressure that allows diamonds to form in the mantle

The weight of the rocks in the crust and upper mantle results in the pressure that allows diamonds to form.

Which type of fault is under tension

Normal Thrust

Which best describes earths north magnetic pole

Wondering slowly with no pattern

Which of earths mechanical layers is most easily deformed

Asthenosphere

What is true about compasses

compass magnets can be deflected by earths magnetic field or other permanent magnets

Which type of fault is under compression

Reverse

Its Thrust!

How does the hanging wall in a normal fault move in relation to a reverse fault

In a normal fault, the hanging wall of the fault moves down relative to the foot wall. In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves upward relative to the foot wall.

What is thought to be the main driving force behind plate movements Apex

slab pull

What does the passive continental margin have that the active margin does not

Continental rise is something the passive continental margin has that the active margin does not

The continental crust is what

The continental crust is up to 70 km thick.

Which is required for karst topography to form

Limestone

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