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A mid-ocean RIDGE is located at the boundary of two tectonic plates. Which diagram correctly models the relative plate motion on each side of a mid ocean ridge?
The diagram shows a model of the movement of two tectonic plates. When the plates collide, on plate often moves below the other plate. The rising magma that can result from this type of plate movement may produce-
fossil layers
volcanic islands
deep-sea sediment
seafloor spreading
The model below shows two continental plates. The folded mountains in this model form at which type of plate boundary?
Transform boundary
Divergent boundary
Subduction boundary
Convergent boundary
Process in which one layer of the crust goes below another one into the mantle.
Seismic waves
Crust
Subduction
Asthenosphere
The San Andreas Fault in California is an example of a ________.
divergent boundary
convergent boundary
transform boundary
subduction zone
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