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Mnenie [13.5K]
2 years ago
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According to the theory of plate tectonics, _____.

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2 answers:
kramer2 years ago
7 0

According to the theory of plate tectonics, _____.



A. the lithosphere is divided into plates

mote1985 [20]2 years ago
5 0
It would be opinion A.
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