Multiple Choice
What is GPS (Global Positioning System) used for in the study of plate tectonics?
A) It measures paleomagnetism.
B) It measures velocity of a plate.
C) It measures age of a plate.
D) It measures elevation of a plate.
Correct Answer:
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