Multiple Choice
Which one of the following is an important fundamental assumption underlying the plate tectonic theory?
A) Earth's magnetic field originates in the outer core.
B) Earth's surface area has been essentially constant over time.
C) Radioactive decay slows down at the extreme pressures of the inner core.
D) Earth's ocean basins are very old and stable features.
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