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which technology is most commonly used to measure the movement of tectonic plates?

• A. seismograph

• B. Radar

• C. sonar

• D. GPS (Global Positioning System)

2. 2. What role do satellites play in measuring tectonic plate movement?

• A. They track earthquake frequency

• B. They provide real time data on plate positioning and velocity

• C. They record volcanic eruptions

• D. They only measure oceanic plate movements

3. 3. What type of data do scientists collect from gps stations to study tectonic plates?

• A. Atmospheric pressure

• B. Ocean temperatures

• C. Plate velocity and displacement

• D. Rock density

4. 4. how are seismometers used in relation to tectonic plates?

• A. They detect and record seismic waves from earthquakes

• B. They measure the rate of plate collision

• C. They calculate the depth of ocean trenches

• D. They measure the thickness of tectonic plates

5. 5. What process help scientist predict tectonic plate movements over time

• A. Analyzing volcanic eruptions

• B. Using mathematical models and GPS data

• C. Measuring sea levels

• D. Monitoring animal behavior