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    The Downslope Sliding of the Lithosphere Away from a Spreading
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The Downslope Sliding of the Lithosphere Away from a Spreading

Question 22

Question 22

Multiple Choice

The downslope sliding of the lithosphere away from a spreading center is called a ____.


A) ridge push
B) slab pull
C) hot spot
D) mantle plume

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