Plate tectonics: The theory that Earth lithosphere is divided into plates that move, creating earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges at plate boundaries.
How to apply it: Apply plate tectonics to explain why the Pacific Ring of Fire has frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Earth Systems and Resources
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