Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN: 9780134060491

Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 21, Problem 76E

Lithospheric rock is continuously created and destroyed. Where do the creation and destruction take place? Do the rates of the two processes balance each other?

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Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)

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