3.2.1.1 - Tectonic Forces
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What are tectonic forces?
💡 Hint: Think about the movement of the outer layer of the Earth.
Name one type of plate boundary.
💡 Hint: Remember, they describe interactions between plates.
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What geological feature is formed by the collision of tectonic plates at convergent boundaries?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when plates push against each other.
True or False: Transform boundaries can cause significant earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Recall where the stress is released.
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Explain how tectonic forces contributed to the formation of the Himalayas. Include factors such as plate collision and the implications for local ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Focus on the interaction of the tectonic plates and subsequent geological events.
Analyze the difference in the geological features formed at divergent versus convergent boundaries.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of movements and resulting changes.
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