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It is known as subduction, where one plate is force downwards into the mantle.

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What is another name where the plates collide each other?

Another name would be a subduction zone.


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What is the name of the outer most layer of the Earth where earthquakes occur?

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What is another name for tectonic plates and how do they contribute to the movement of the Earth's crust?

Tectonic plates are also known as lithospheric plates. These plates are large pieces of the Earth's crust that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. The movement of these plates is driven by the heat from the Earth's core, causing them to collide, separate, or slide past each other. This movement is responsible for various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.


Can you name a synonym for landforms?

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Fold mountain location and name of one example?

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Where is the place where two plates collide and one goes on top of the other?

This process typically occurs at subduction zones where two tectonic plates converge, with one plate being forced beneath the other into the Earth's mantle. This can result in the formation of volcanic arcs and deep ocean trenches.


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Name the four major-landforms in Europe.?

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