Lithospheric plates slide past each other. In California, the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate are sliding past each other along the San Andreas Fault. A fault is a â¦ crack or break in Earth's crust along which movement has occured. The average rate of movement along the San Andreas Fault is five centimeters per year.
Medical scientists usually need a doctorate degree in biological science. Some medical scientists have medical degrees. Medical scientists typically complete courses in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
The first step toward a career as a forensic scientist is to earn at least a bachelor's degree with a major in a scientific discipline. The American Society of Crime Lab Directors, a national association of forensic science professionals, recommends a degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science or molecular biology.lthough a bachelor's degree is the minimum qualification for employment as a forensic scientist, the American Academy points out that some jobs may require a master's degree.