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Indicate in the figure the limits of tectonic plates that appear. Indicate the forces that drive the
movement of the plates.
Fosa
Arco de
Volcan Compuesto
Zona de Fractura
Astenosfera
triochera a Zanje de Falle
Zona de Subducción
Arco Volcanico
Placa Continental
T
Continente

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Step 1: Basic Concept

Plate tectonics theory is a fundamental theory that describes the movement of lithospheric plates of the Earth. The lithosphere plate of the Earth is divided into seven large and many small plates that "float" on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. The plate tectonics theory explains how these plates float, move, interact, and shape the Earth's surface.

Plate Boundaries: Plate tectonics identifies three main types of plate boundaries:

Divergent Boundaries: Plates move away from each other.

Convergent Boundaries: Plates move toward each other and may collide or subduct beneath one another.

Transform Boundaries: Plates slide horizontally past one another.