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Earth's Oceans

Question 16 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which statement is true about the Earth’s oceans?

Answer
A
They are all getting larger due to the movement of tectonic plates.
B
They have changed over time.
C
They have not changed in 4 billion years.
D
They are all getting smaller due to the movement of tectonic plates.

Explanation

The positions and sizes of Earth’s oceans change over time as tectonic plates move. New ocean crust forms in some places, while ocean crust is recycled into the mantle in others, so it is not true that all oceans are only getting larger or only getting smaller. The best answer is “They have changed over time.”

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