Evidence for Plate Tectonics Flashcards
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Q: What evidence supports plate tectonics?
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A: - Fossil distribution across continents
Matching geological formations on different continents
Discovery of mid-ocean ridges and GPS tracking of continental movement.
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Q: What forms at plate boundaries?
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A: Volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain ranges due to collisions and pressure release.