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Why isn't the surface of earth flat?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 1/14/2023

because of tectonic plates (convection currents cause the movement of them), human, animal and plant activity, wind and other natural occurances including tides and natural disasters. thats all i can think of

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Araceli Klocko

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2y ago

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