geological activity of each plate boundary Flashcards

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1
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lengthening

A

divergent

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2
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thinning of lithosphere

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divergent

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3
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shallow earthquakes

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divergent

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4
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fissure volcano

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divergent

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5
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rift valleys

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divergent

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6
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ocean ridges

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divergent

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7
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shield volcano

A

divergent

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8
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chain of volcanoes

A

o-o convergence

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9
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rift volcanos

A

divergent

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10
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mountain range

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o-c convergence

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11
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mountains

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c- c convergence

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12
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strong earthquakes, faults

A

transform (conservative)

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13
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example of a fault

A

san andreas fault in california

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14
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shallow focus earthquake with no volcanic activity

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c-c convergence. collision

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15
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trenches

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o-c convergence

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16
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volcanic arc

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o-c convergence