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    How Fast Do Tectonic Plates Move on Earth
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How Fast Do Tectonic Plates Move on Earth

Question 22

Question 22

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How fast do tectonic plates move on Earth?


A) a few centimeters per year
B) a few centimeters per century
C) a few kilometers per century
D) quite fast, but only during earthquakes
E) about 1 mile per hour

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