Tectonic Plates and Plate Tectonics Flashcards

1
Q

Plate Boundaries

A

These plates are moving very slowly but constantly as according to Plate Tectonics Theory.

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2
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Convergent Plate Boundary

A

THE PLATES ARE
MOVING TOWARD
EACH OTHER

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Divergent Plate Boundary

A

THE PLATES ARE
MOVING APART
OR AWAY FROM
EACH OTHER

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4
Q

Transform Fault Boundary

A

THE PLATES ARE
SLIDING/GRINDING
PAST EACH OTHER

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