Which part of the plate theory from the 1960s was disproved by GPS technology?
A) plate velocity
B) relative plate motion
C) nature of the plates
D) tectonic action
Answer: C
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A) flooding. B) groundwater. C) evaporation. D) condensation.
How does weather radar estimate precipitation amounts and distances?
What will be an ideal response?