The average tectonic plate moves at the rate of 0.006 m per year. How many meters would it move in 2×10^6 years? Write the answer in scientific notation, expressed to the exact decimal place.

Answer 1

To find the total distance the tectonic plate would move in 2×10^6 years, we can multiply the rate of movement by the number of years:

0.006 m/year * 2×10^6 years = 0.006 * 2 * 10^6 = 1.2 * 10^4 m

So, the tectonic plate would move 1.2 * 10^4 meters in 2×10^6 years.