What Is a Typical Speed of Drift for a Continent

question 218

Multiple Choice

What is a typical speed of drift for a continent sliding over Earth's surface?

• A) a few centimeters per century
• B) a few centimeters per year
• C) a few centimeters per million years
• D) a few meters per year

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