Why Does the Surface Area of Earth Remain Constant Throughout

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why does the surface area of Earth remain constant throughout time?

• A) Subduction occurs.
• B) Rates of sea-floor spreading are equal to sea-floor consumption.
• C) Plates slip past each other.
• D) Both a and b are correct.
• E) Both b and c are correct.

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Sex/Gender Distinction

The differentiation between 'sex', typically referring to biological differences, and 'gender', which refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Binary Construction

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