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

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Absolute plate velocity refers to the motion of a tectonic plate with respect to a stationary location within the Earth, such as the Earth's rotation axis. Relative plate velocity refers to the motion of a tectonic plate with respect to another plate. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

The Rate of Motion of a Lithospheric Plate with Respect