Plate tectonics have caused global climate change in the past. This is because atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns are affected. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option. As the land masses shift with the shifting of plates, the ocean currents are also affected. <span />
An example of a Fault is the San Andreas Fault
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