Which of the Following Represents a Unidirectional Change in the Nature

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a unidirectional change in the nature of the Earth?

• A) differentiation of the layers of the Earth
• B) the supercontinent cycle
• C) the movement of water from one reservoir to another
• D) the rise and fall of global sea levels

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