Shallow trench Overriding continental crust Subducting oceanic lithosphere

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Q: What characteristic of a slab of oceanic lithosphere leads to the formation of deep-ocean trenches…

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Q: Sketch or describe how two plates move in relation to each other along a transform plate boundary.

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Q: Aside from ocean waves, what other factors influence the nature of present-day shorelines?

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Q: What type of faults are associated with faultblock mountains?

A: Thrust faults are mostly associated with the fault-block mountains.

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A: Ductile deformation.

Q: List and describe the major features of the deep-ocean basin.

A: Deep ocean basins cover the majority of the Earth's surface.

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