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Plate tectonics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| convergent | when two plates collide |
| transform | when two plates move past each other horizonatally |
| divergent | when two plates move away from each other |
| when does subduction occur | when two plates collide and the denser plate subducts |
| subduction | when one plate sinks under another |
| what causes plate tectonics to occasionally move | tectonic plates occasionally move because of the convection process |