How Fast Do Tectonic Plates Move on Earth

question 22

Multiple Choice

How fast do tectonic plates move on Earth?

• A) a few centimeters per year
• B) a few centimeters per century
• C) a few kilometers per century
• D) quite fast, but only during earthquakes
• E) about 1 mile per hour

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life, containing an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH).

Sucrose

A disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and fructose, commonly known as table sugar, used extensively as a sweetener.

Fructose

A simple sugar found in many plants, sweeter than glucose and often used in the food and beverage industry.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important source of energy and a metabolic intermediate.