How Rapid Are Tectonic Uplift Rates in Active Mountain Ranges

question 11

Multiple Choice

How rapid are tectonic uplift rates in active mountain ranges?

• A)approximately 1 to 10 millimeters per year
• B)approximately 1 to 10 centimeters per year
• C)approximately 10 to 100 centimeters per year
• D)approximately 1 to 10 meters per year

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