Which of These Features on Earth's Surface Is NOT an Indication

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of these features on Earth's surface is NOT an indication of plate tectonic motion either in the past or at present?

• A) "ring of fire" around the Pacific Ocean, where volcanoes and earthquakes are common
• B) deep ocean trenches found in certain regions of Earth's surface
• C) layered structure of the rocks of many mountain ranges such as the Rocky Mountains
• D) presence of mountain ranges such as the Andes and the Himalayas in certain areas of Earth

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Least Number

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