If the North American Plate Suddenly Changed Direction and Headed

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the North American plate suddenly changed direction and headed due south,then which region of North America would be most prone to desertification?

• A)Northern California
• B)the northern Great Plains
• C)the Great Lakes region
• D)the Eastern Seaboard

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