The energy that allows tectonic plates to interact on the earth's surface is supplied by:

A. the sun.
B. the molten interior.
C. greenhouse gases.
D. ocean currents.


B. the molten interior.

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a. ?evapotranspiration does not occur near the forest floor b. ?most plant growth is found near the forest floor c. ?little plant growth is found near the forest floor d. ?evaporation from soil does not occur near the forest floor e. ?moisture cannot reach the plants on the forest floor

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A. nitrogen B. oxygen C. particulate matter D. minerals E. iron

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a. increase; decrease b. increase; increase c. decrease; decrease d. decrease; increase

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