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sattari [20]
3 years ago
7

In your own words, describe the theory of plate tectonics and the action that occurs at plate boundaries.

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1 answer:
Katen [24]3 years ago
7 0
Well, put this in your own words.

At plate boundaries, the tectonic plates rub against each other. They either slide over one another, causing earthquakes; or they smush into each other making mountains or valleys. 
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