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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Which of the following is not a piece of strong evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics?
 
  A) The ability to explain oceanic trenches
  B) The ability to explain mid-oceanic ridges
  C) The ability to explain many volcanic zones
  D) The ability to explain many earthquake zones
  E) The ability to explain why Earth's crust is rigid

Question 2

Currently, the fastest rate of seafloor spreading is thought to be on the order of ________.
 
  A) 0 centimeters per year (stopped)
  B) 10 centimeters per year
  C) 10 meters per year
  D) 100 meters per year
  E) 1 kilometer per year


fraziera112

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

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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