a plate moves south at a rate of 2 cm/year. how many meters south from its original location will the plate…

a plate moves south at a rate of 2 cm/year. how many meters south from its original location will the plate be in 4,000 years?\n8,000 meters south\n4,000 meters south\n200 meters south\n80 meters south

a plate moves south at a rate of 2 cm/year. how many meters south from its original location will the plate be in 4,000 years?\n8,000 meters south\n4,000 meters south\n200 meters south\n80 meters south

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total distance in cm

Multiply rate by time. $2\text{ cm/year}\times4000\text{ years}=8000\text{ cm}$

Step2: Convert cm to m

Since 1 m = 100 cm, divide by 100. $\frac{8000\text{ cm}}{100}=80\text{ m}$

Answer:

80 meters south