The Plates of Earth's Lithosphere Move at Speeds of

question 25

Multiple Choice

The plates of Earth's lithosphere move at speeds of

• A) a few millimeters per century.
• B) a few centimeters per year.
• C) a few meters per day.
• D) a few centimeters per day.
• E) a few millimeters per 1000 years.

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Hidden-cost Fallacy

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