Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Global Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-29206-126-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-126-9

Chapter 3 - Landforms - Review and Discussion Questions - Page 165: 2

Answer

The three types of relative motion that occur at plate boundaries are the following: convergent boundaries in which two plates collide; divergent boundaries where two plates are separating; and transform boundaries if two plates are sliding apart. Examples of boundaries where each of these three types of motion is occurring are extensional for divergent; compressional, subduction zones, and mountain building for convergent; and shearing for transform.

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The three types of relative motion that occur at plate boundaries are the following: convergent boundaries in which two plates collide; divergent boundaries where two plates are separating; and transform boundaries if two plates are sliding apart. Examples of boundaries where each of these three types of motion is occurring are extensional for divergent; compressional, subduction zones, and mountain building for convergent; and shearing for transform.
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