Multiple choice

What can you infer from the fact that tectonic plates are always moving around?

  1. New volcanoes form every few years

  2. Tectonic activity probably caused the last ice age

  3. The shape & location of continents have changed over time

  4. Earthquakes will continue long after tsunamis have stopped
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Because tectonic plates are in constant, slow motion, the continents resting on them gradually drift. Over millions of years, this movement has dramatically altered the shape, arrangement, and locations of the global landmasses.

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