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What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving towards each other and the denser oceanic crust subducting into the mantle?
What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving towards each other and the denser oceanic crust subducting into the mantle?
Destructive plate boundary
Explain what happens at a conservative plate boundary in terms of plate movement.
Explain what happens at a conservative plate boundary in terms of plate movement.
Plates slide past each other and no land is created or destroyed.
What type of plate boundary results in the formation of mountains as the crust folds upon collision?
What type of plate boundary results in the formation of mountains as the crust folds upon collision?
Collision plate boundary
What natural hazard is caused when lots of friction and pressure build up, causing rocks to suddenly slip and release energy?
What natural hazard is caused when lots of friction and pressure build up, causing rocks to suddenly slip and release energy?
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Describe the movement of plates at a constructive plate boundary in terms of their direction.
Describe the movement of plates at a constructive plate boundary in terms of their direction.
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What is the primary reason why people tend to avoid settling in polar regions, resulting in a lower population distribution in these areas?
What is the primary reason why people tend to avoid settling in polar regions, resulting in a lower population distribution in these areas?
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What is the essential resource that attracts people to settle in certain areas, resulting in higher population distribution?
What is the essential resource that attracts people to settle in certain areas, resulting in higher population distribution?
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What is the characteristic that distinguishes tectonic-related natural hazards from climate-related natural hazards?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes tectonic-related natural hazards from climate-related natural hazards?
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What is the primary driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?
What is the primary driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?
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What is the characteristic that distinguishes oceanic crust from continental crust?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes oceanic crust from continental crust?
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