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sjones

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What is the driving mechanism for plate tectonics?
 A)heat deep within Earth
 B)tidal forces caused by the moon
 C)volcanoes and earthquakes at plate boundaries
 D)gravity and magnetism acting on continents
 E)strong ocean currents and global winds

Question 2

The principle of lateral continuity says that if a fault occurs in a sequence of sedimentary rocks, the fault is older than the rocks.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

False





 

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