Multiple Choice
An acceptable hypothesis concerning the driving mechanism of plate tectonics must explain
A) past plate configurations and movement
B) present plate configurations and movement
C) future plate configurations and movement
D) B and C
E) all of the above
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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