Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tectonics Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tectonics is true?

• A) Because of tectonic movements, Europe and Africa are drifting slowly toward the Americas
• B) When continental plates collide with continental plates, both plates usually subside
• C) When oceanic plates collide with continental plates, the continent usually rides up over the seafloor
• D) Because of tectonic movements, California is slowly increasing in size
• E) When oceanic plates collide with continental plates, the oceanic plate usually rides up over the continental plate

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