Plate Tectonics and Earth's Massive Plates

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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?

  • Deserts and plains
  • Rivers and lakes
  • Mountains and volcanoes (correct)
  • Caves and canyons

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

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