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  • When plates move against each other what usually happens?
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When plates move against each other what usually happens?

  1. landslide

  2. volcano

  3. earthquake

  4. flood

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C Correct answer
Explanation

When tectonic plates move against each other, the stress built up at the boundaries is released as seismic waves. This release of energy results in an earthquake.

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