The average tectonic plate moves at the rate of 0.006 m per year. How many meters would it move in 2×106 years? Write the answer in scientific notation, expressed to the exact decimal place.
To find the total distance the average tectonic plate moves in 2×10^6 years, we can multiply the average rate of movement (0.006 m/year) by the number of years:
0.006 m/year * 2×10^6 years = 12000 m
Expressed in scientific notation, the total distance moved by the tectonic plate in 2×10^6 years is 1.2×10^4 meters.