SOLUTION: Geologists estimate that the continents of Europe and North America are drifting apart at a rate of an average of 12 miles every 1 million years, or about 0.75 inch per year. If th

Question 631176: Geologists estimate that the continents of Europe and North America are drifting apart at a rate of an average of 12 miles every 1 million years, or about 0.75 inch per year. If the continents continue to drift apart at that rate, how many inches will they drift in 50 years?

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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Europe and North America are drifting apart at a rate
of an average of 12 miles every 1 million years,or about 0.75 inch per year
In 50 years will drift apart
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50*.75
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