Asked by Rosandra Dominique on Jun 22, 2024
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Which of the following seas was formed when spreading and transform faulting sliced off a sliver of the continent?
A) Sea of Japan
B) Bering Sea
C) Philippine Sea
D) Gulf of California
Transform Faulting
A type of strike-slip fault where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, leading to earthquakes but not volcanic activity.
Sea of Japan
A marginal sea located between Japan, Russia, and Korea, connected to the Pacific Ocean by various straits.
Philippine Sea
A section of the western Pacific Ocean bordered by the Philippines and Taiwan to the west, Japan to the north, and the Marianas to the east.
- Clarify the origination and peculiarities of various seas, with an emphasis on their tectonic settings, including the mechanism of back-arc spreading and the impact of subduction on the genesis of seas.
Verified Answer
AA
Assetou AyeshaJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Gulf of California was formed as a result of spreading and transform faulting that sliced off a piece of the continent, creating a body of water between the Baja California Peninsula and the Mexican mainland.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the origination and peculiarities of various seas, with an emphasis on their tectonic settings, including the mechanism of back-arc spreading and the impact of subduction on the genesis of seas.