Sketch and describe the three kinds of tectonic plate boundaries. What causes their differences?
What will be an ideal response?
There are three types of boundaries. Convergent plate boundaries exist where two or more plates come together—these are also known as subduction zones when one plate overrides the other. Divergent plate boundaries exist where two or more plates are moving apart. Transform plate boundaries exist where two plates are "sliding'" past one-another.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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