The Earth's Tectonic Plates Move at a Rate of About

question 103

Multiple Choice

The earth's tectonic plates move at a rate of about:

• A)1 kilometer a year
• B)14 meters a year
• C)2.5 centimeters a year
• D)0.3 centimeters a year

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