Are the ‘chaparrals’ (E. x: Chaparrals of California) and ‘moorlands’ or ‘moors’ (E. x: The English moors) similar? They are both characterized by sparse vegetation and heath growth, right? Is there any difference?

I personally don't think there's a difference.

federal is the executive,   legislative is senate and house of representatives.   judicial is the supreme court and lower courts.

c. seafloor spreading occurs.

d. crust becomes molten rock.

e. denser plates slide under lighter plates.