The Concept of Plate Tectonics ________

question 135

Multiple Choice

The concept of plate tectonics ________.

• A) shows the astenosphere is floating on top of plates
• B) is a theory with few proofs
• C) was proven hundreds of years ago
• D) is related to faulting and volcanic activity
• E) would definitely be true if the Earth were far older

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