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torybrooks

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the average rate of uplift of the Andes Mountains?
 
  A) 3.3 mm/year
  B) 5 mm/year
  C) 7 mm/year
  D) 12 mm/year

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Why is the west coast of North America 500 km west of where it was about 540 million years ago?
 
  A) plate movement
  B) accretion of exotic terrains
  C) thrust and uplift of continental crust
  D) volcanic eruptions


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dyrone

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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