The Earth's Tectonic Plates Move at a Rate of

question 106

Multiple Choice

The Earth's tectonic plates move at a rate of

• A) a few centimeters per year
• B) several kilometers per year
• C) a few centimeters per century
• D) a few millimeters per century

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Definitions:

Two-Axis

Describes systems or machines that operate or move in two different directions or planes, usually horizontal (X-axis) and vertical (Y-axis).

Perpendicular

A geometric term describing a line or plane at a 90-degree angle to another line or plane.

Baseline Dimensioning

A method of dimensioning in which all dimensions are given from a specified baseline or datum, providing a clear and systematic way of defining dimensions.

Coordinate Dimensioning

A detailing method that specifies the locations of features based on X, Y coordinates, often used in conjunction with a drawing's grid.