Slow Movement of Plates May Not Have Noticeable Alteration of Earth

question 20

Short Answer

Slow movement of plates may not have noticeable alteration of Earth systems over decades or centuries, however over hundreds of millions of years, the effects are what? ______________________________

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Definitions:

Lactate Accumulation

The build-up of lactate in muscles during strenuous exercise when oxygen levels are low, often leading to fatigue.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways throughout the cell.

Heavier Breathing

Increased respiratory effort, often a response to exercise, stress, or health conditions affecting breathing.

Fermentation

A metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes, converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.