continental-continental plate convergence is respinsible for the creation of mountain ranges.
NOTE:
S-waves pass through solids but NOT liquids (P-waves do.)
The Richter Scale has no upper limit.
Oceanic crust is on average 7km thick
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
S-waves are able to pass through the Earth's core.
Continental-continental plate convergence is reponsible for the creation of mountain ranges.
Oceanic crust is on average about 60 - 100 km thick.
The Richter Scale measures earthquake intensity on a scale of I - XII.
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