4.3\ Flashcards

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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

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the boundary formed by the collision of two lithosphere plates

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convergent boundaries

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the boundary between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other

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divergent boundaries

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the boundary between tectonic plates that are sliding past each other horziontally

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transform boundaries

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scientists use this system of satellites

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global positioning system

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