Which of the Following Is a Way That Plate Tectonics

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way that plate tectonics can affect climate?

• A) mountain ranges intercept wind and water, affecting rainfall amounts
• B) rapid seafloor spreading displaces water from the ocean basins
• C) tectonic subsidence during earthquakes can cause flooding and change local climates
• D) volcanic activity releases CO₂ and water vapor that can cause atmospheric warming
• E) all of these

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