Earth's Radius and Surface Area Are_______

question 38

Multiple Choice

Earth's radius and surface area are_______ .

• A) remaining unchanged as subduction rate equals divergence rate
• B) slowly decreasing as more and more oceanic lithosphere is subducted
• C) slowly increasing to accommodate the new oceanic crust being formed at mid- ocean ridges
• D) expanding because atmospheric warming is making the lithosphere larger

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