Refer to the Following Table to Answer the Questions That

question 80

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following table to answer the questions that follow.

-As presented in the table,the approximate rate of inflation (or deflation) from 2000-2001 was (rounded to the nearest percent) :

• A) 7%.
• B) 105%.
• C) 87%.
• D) 21%.
• E) 17%.

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Definitions:

Smooth

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Continental Rifting

The process by which a continent stretches and splits along a rift zone, often leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

Seafloor Spreading

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