Multiple Choice
Why is there a difference in the number of faults involved at transform boundaries in the ocean and those on continents?
A) Continental crust is weaker than oceanic crust.
B) The oceanic crust has a more crystalline rock composition.
C) The weight of the water equalizes the pressure on the oceanic crust.
D) Plates have more room to move in the ocean than on continents.
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