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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

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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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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 13, 2018
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