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Solve for the rate of plate motion in cm/yr along the black arrow from A to B, given the following: Age of crust A  = 30 My B  = 55 My Distance between A & B 1,000 km

Solve for the rate of plate motion in cm/yr along the black arrow from A to B, given the following: Age of crust A  = 30 My B  = 55 My Distance between A & B 1,000 km

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Solve for the rate of plate motion in cm/yr along the black arrow from A to B, given the following:

  • Age of crust
    • A  = 30 My
    • B  = 55 My
  • Distance between A & B
    • 1,000 km
AGE OF OCEAN FLOOR Millions Years before present 270 ● 240 180 150 120 90 60 30 Solve for the rate of plate motion in cm/yr along the black arrow from A to B, given the following: Age of crust 。 A = 30 My • B = 55 My B • Distance between A & B o 1,000 km
Transcribed Image Text:AGE OF OCEAN FLOOR Millions Years before present 270 ● 240 180 150 120 90 60 30 Solve for the rate of plate motion in cm/yr along the black arrow from A to B, given the following: Age of crust 。 A = 30 My • B = 55 My B • Distance between A & B o 1,000 km
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