Which statement accurately describes tectonic plate movement?

Tectonic plates move very slowly, usually only a few centimeters per year, but their movement can build mountains, open or close oceans, and cause earthquakes and volcanic activity over long periods. These changes can alter habitats and affect organisms, so statements A and B are incorrect. Planning cannot prevent plate movement, making C incorrect. The accurate statement is that tectonic plate movement is a long-term environmental change.

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