Large fractures in Earth's surface that are associated with the movement of lithospheric plates are called ______________.
A) canyons
B) trenches
C) subduction zones
D) faults

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Faults are large fractures in Earth's surface associated with the movement of lithospheric plates. They occur when stress on the rock exceeds its internal strength, causing it to fracture and slip along the fracture plane.

Large Fractures in Earth's Surface That Are Associated with the Movement