Examine a world map or globe to locate mountain chains that are not discussed in this chapter. Then locate those chains on the plate tectonic map of the world (see the shown Figure). See if you can figure out how the presence of each mountain system might relate to plate tectonic processes. Eurasian PlateNorthAmericanPlateEurasianPlateAnatolian PlateJuan deFuca PlatePhilippinePlateCaribbeanPlateAfricanPlateArabianPlateCocosPlateAfricanPlatePacific PlateAustralianPláteNazcaPlateSouthAmericanPlateScale:5 cm/yearAntarctic PlateAntarctic Plate

The above diagram explains the gesticulation of the plates. These plates help in the creation of…

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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

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Examine a world map or globe to locate mountain chains that are not discussed in this chapter. Then locate those chains on the plate tectonic map of the world (see the shown Figure). See if you can figure out how the presence of each mountain system might relate to plate tectonic processes.