Multiple Choice
The LAGEOS satellite is used to:
A) determine plate movement by staying in orbit over the plate that is being measured.
B) determine directional plate movements as the satellite changes latitudinal directions.
C) determine the rate of plate movement by providing a fixed reference point.
D) determine plate velocity by changing speeds until there is a fixed mathematical ratio.
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