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According to the plate tectonic theory, the Earth's lithosphere is broken up into several pieces called ________ that move slowly.
According to the plate tectonic theory, the Earth's lithosphere is broken up into several pieces called ________ that move slowly.
- mantles
- plates (correct)
- faults
- crusts
Which geologic features can occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates?
Which geologic features can occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates?
- Deserts and plains
- Rivers and lakes
- Mountains and volcanoes (correct)
- Caves and canyons
What are the three main types of plate tectonics?
What are the three main types of plate tectonics?
- Subduction, formation, and movement
- Mountain, volcano, and trench
- Convergent, divergent, and transform (correct)
- Volcanic, seismic, and tectonic