The movement of tectonic plates dramatically changed about 30 million years ago when the Pacific Plate began
A)sliding past the North American Plate in a lateral motion.
B)subducting beneath the North American Plate.
C)moving upward to dislodge the overburden of rock and soil.
D)sinking deeper into the Earth's molten core.

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The movement of tectonic plates dramatically changed about 30 million years ago when the Pacific Plate began sliding past the North American Plate in a lateral motion. This movement is known as a transform boundary or a strike-slip fault.

The Movement of Tectonic Plates Dramatically Changed About 30 Million