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Praxis II General Science: Content Knowledge Exam Prep

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Regarding plate tectonics, which of the following types of boundaries describe an actively deforming region in which multiple plates collide with each other?
  1. Convergent boundary
  2. Destructive plate boundary
  3. Either convergent or destructive plate boundary
  4. Divergent boundary
Explanation
Answer: C - An actively deforming region in which multiple plates collide with each other is called either a convergent boundary or a destructive plate boundary. It is common for volcanoes and/or earthquakes to happen in those regions. They are a result of the friction and pressure of plates moving together.
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