How will future tectonic events change the thickness of the crust?
A. It will thicken the crust along both the west and east coast.
B. It will thicken the crust along the west coast and thin the crust along the east coast.
C. It will thin the crust along the west coast and thicken the crust along the east coast.
D. It will thin the crust along the west coast and the east coast.
Answer: B
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