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

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Absolute plate velocity refers to the motion of a plate with respect to a stationary location inside Earth, and relative plate velocity refers to the motion of a plate with respect to another. Therefore, A is the correct choice.

The Rate of Motion of a Lithospheric Plate with Respect