Tectonic Plates
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Divergent Plate Movement
When plates move apart, they are part of a divergent plate boundary. Magma that pushes up from the upper mantle and pushes two plates apart. This movement causes mountains and volcanoes to form. |
Convergent Plate Movement
When plates move into each other, they are part of a convergent plate boundary. This motion creates mountains and trenches.
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Transform Plate Movement
When plates slide past each other, they are part of a transform boundary. This motion creates many earthquakes. |