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Title: Understanding Plate Motions
Url: https://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/understanding.html
Publisher: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Description: This site, from the U.S. Geological Survey, provides an introduction to the motions of tectonic plates. Descriptions of each of the four types of plate boundaries are presented along with illustrations of the motions associated with each. The site also shows examples of each type of boundary, such as the San Andreas Fault in California.
LC Classification: Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Plate tectonics -- General works
Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Structural geology -- Faults and folds
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research
GEM Subject: Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology
Key Concept: Geology -- Plate tectonics
Geology -- Faults
Geology -- Folding
Resource Type: Reference Material
Format: Image -- JPEG
Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education
Language: English
Access Rights: Free access
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