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JulsSmile [24]
2 years ago
12

As the geology officer on an expedition to a newly discovered, earthlike planet, you must determine whether the planet has a cru

st composed of plates that move.
which is the best indication that the planet may have plate tectonics?

a. water in all three forms (liquid, ice, and vapor)
b. buttes and mesas with iron-rich rock
c. chains of volvanoes along continental coastlines
d. deep chasms carved by meteor impacts.
Geography
1 answer:
kow [346]2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The best way to determine whether a planet has crust composed of plates that move is if it has chains of volcanoes along continental coastlines.

Explanation:

A is not correct because the condition of the water depends on the temperature of the planet and its atmosphere.

B is not correct because the iron-rich rocks may just be an ancient remnant of volcanic activity, but in general, it is the most common metal found in the crust, so it is not a good indicator.

C is correct because the chains of volcanoes along the coastlines indicate that there are subduction zones, meaning that there are tectonic plates that move.

D is not correct because the deep chasms carved by meteors are not in any way connected to the tectonic activity.

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