Plate Motion

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What do scientists study to understand plate motion?

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Scientists study volcanoes, earthquakes, and GPS measurements.

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What was the mesosaurus?

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The mesosaurus was a reptile.

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Where do deep sea trenches form?

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Deep sea trenches only form at convergent boundaries.

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Do earthquakes cause plate motion?

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False. Earthquakes are a result of plate motion.

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Where do mid-ocean ridges form?

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Mid-ocean ridges only form at divergent boundaries.

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What is plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's plates.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other.