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What is the theory of plate tectonics?
What is the theory of plate tectonics?
- The theory that Earth's core is made up of tectonic plates
- The theory that Earth's lithosphere is broken into tectonic plates that move slowly over the asthenosphere (correct)
- The theory that Earth's lithosphere is made up of one solid piece
- The theory that Earth's lithosphere is stationary
How do scientists detect the motion of tectonic plates?
How do scientists detect the motion of tectonic plates?
- By analyzing the changes in the color of the Earth's surface
- By measuring the temperature changes in the lithosphere
- By observing the movement with naked eyes
- Using global positioning systems (GPS) (correct)
What are the places where tectonic plates meet called?
What are the places where tectonic plates meet called?
- Intersections
- Edges
- Conjunctions
- Boundaries (correct)
What features are more common at tectonic plate boundaries?
What features are more common at tectonic plate boundaries?
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What forms only at plate boundaries?
What forms only at plate boundaries?
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