3.3.2 - Plate Boundaries and Their Effects
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What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates collide?
💡 Hint: Think of mountains forming.
In which type of boundary do tectonic plates move apart?
💡 Hint: Consider where new land is created.
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What is formed at convergent boundaries?
💡 Hint: Think of the Himalayas.
True or False: Divergent boundaries cause plates to slide past each other.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when new crust forms.
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Evaluate how the interaction at divergent and convergent boundaries affects global seismic activity.
💡 Hint: Consider the strength of the forces involved.
Investigate the socio-economic impacts of living near transform boundaries.
💡 Hint: Think about how often earthquakes occur at these boundaries.
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