4.3\ Flashcards
1
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the theory that explains how large pieces of the Earths outermost layer, called tectonics plates, move and change shape
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plate tectonics
2
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the boundary formed by the collision of two lithosphere plates
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convergent boundaries
3
Q
the boundary between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other
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divergent boundaries
4
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the boundary between tectonic plates that are sliding past each other horziontally
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transform boundaries
5
Q
scientists use this system of satellites
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global positioning system