a plate moves 200 m in 10,000 years. what is its rate in cm/year?\n0.02 cm/year\n2 cm/year\n10 cm/year\n100…
a plate moves 200 m in 10,000 years. what is its rate in cm/year?\n0.02 cm/year\n2 cm/year\n10 cm/year\n100 cm/year
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Convert meters to centimeters
Since 1 m = 100 cm, then 200 m = 200×100 = 20000 cm.
Step2: Calculate the rate
The rate is distance divided by time. Rate = $\frac{20000\text{ cm}}{10000\text{ years}}$ = 2 cm/year.
Answer:
2 cm/year