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Plate tectonics

[Plate tectonics]: n a concept that brings together the variety of features and processes of the Earth's crust and accounts for continental drift etc.

Structure of the earth
Continental Drift and Plate tectonics
Plate boundaries

Pacific Ring of Fire

Fold Mountains

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Volcanoes
Earthquakes

The World's most active volcano, Mount Kilauea, Hawaii.
( Source - C. Heliker - US Geological Survey)

Ever wondered why volcanoes and earthquakes occur? What is the Pacific Ring of Fire is? How mountains form? This Geo Topic sets out to answer these questions - and more!

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Tectonics Grade or No Grade Game
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