The rate of motion of a lithospheric plate with respect to a stationary location inside the Earth is termed ________,while the motion of a plate with respect to another is termed ________.
A)absolute plate velocity;relative plate velocity
B)relative plate velocity;absolute plate velocity
C)Both are measures of absolute velocity.
D)Both are measures of relative velocity.

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Absolute plate velocity refers to the rate of motion of a plate with respect to a stationary location inside the Earth's mantle. Relative plate velocity, on the other hand, refers to the rate of motion of a plate with respect to another plate.

The Rate of Motion of a Lithospheric Plate with Respect