Which of the Following Is a Reasonable Approximation of the Rate

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reasonable approximation of the rate that plates move?

• A)the rate of growth of human hair or fingernails
• B)the speed a turtle walks
• C)the speed of a mountain glacier
• D)the speed of deep ocean currents

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Definitions:

Carbon Atoms

The fundamental building blocks of organic molecules, characterized by their ability to form four covalent bonds.

Arachidic Acid

A saturated fatty acid with a 20-carbon chain, found in certain plant oils and the fat components of some animals.

Carbon Atoms

The fundamental building blocks of all organic molecules, characterized by having six protons in their nucleus.

Melting Point

The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid at atmospheric pressure.