Plate Techtonics Flashcards

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Explain how constructive plates were formed + give examples

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Happens when 2 plates move away forming Mid-Atlantic ridges, earthquakes

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Explain how destructive plate boundaries were formed

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When 2 plates collide forming fold mountains, earthquakes

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Explain how conservative plate boundaries were formed

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When 2 plates move side by side either in opposite directions or the same direction forming earthquakes.

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