______________ plate boundaries move toward each other and create landforms such as mountains and trenches.

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convergent
2.
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__________ plate boundaries move away from each other and create landforms such as ridges.
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divergent
3.
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These plate boundaries slide sideways and create no major landforms.
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transform
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for your TsunamiAlert design? Maximize average warning time., Minimize false alarms., Minimize costs.
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Creating a safe location for people.
5.
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True or False: You will find a lot of tsunamis near divergent plate boundaries.
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False
6.
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True or False: If a magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck at a convergent plate boundary underwater, it may cause a tsunami.
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True
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In regards to earthquake activity, it is important to consider the following when designing your tsunami warning system: _________, _____________, and ____________.
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location, magnitude, and plate boundary type.
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of your engineering project?
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To design a tsunami warning system to help the citizens of Sri Lanka.
9.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why are tsunamis more likely to happen at convergent plate boundaries?
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When one plate subducts, it causes an upward displacement of water.
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