Amplify Plate Motion

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What is plate motion?

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Plate motion refers to the movement of the Earth's lithospheric plates on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. This movement can cause geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with one another. They float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere and are responsible for many geological processes.

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What is a plate boundary?

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A plate boundary is the region where two tectonic plates meet. Most earthquakes and volcanic activity occur at these boundaries.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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The three types of plate boundaries are: 1. Convergent boundaries (plates move toward each other) 2. Divergent boundaries (plates move apart) 3. Transform boundaries (plates slide past each other)