Asked by Tallon Woomer on Jul 16, 2024
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Basins may form:
A) as a result of normal faulting
B) on both oceanic and continental plates
C) along plate margins
D) all of these
Normal Faulting
A type of faulting where the hanging wall block moves down relative to the footwall block, typically associated with extensional tectonic environments.
Oceanic and Continental Plates
The two types of tectonic plates that make up the Earth's crust, with oceanic being denser and sinking beneath continental plates at subduction zones.
Plate Margins
The boundaries between tectonic plates, which can be divergent, convergent, or transform, influencing the geological processes at these locations.
- Comprehend the geological importance of basins within different tectonic contexts and the processes behind their formation.
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Srinivas AllankiJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Basins can form due to various geological processes, including normal faulting, and they can be found on both oceanic and continental plates as well as along plate margins.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the geological importance of basins within different tectonic contexts and the processes behind their formation.