Question

what is the importance of knowing the different types of tectonic forces in our community?
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Answer 1

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The movement of Earth's tectonic plates shape the planet's surface. ... Plate boundaries are important because they are often associated with earthquakes and volcanoes. When Earth's tectonic plates grind past one another, enormous amounts of energy can be released in the form of earthquakes.

Answer 2

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Finally, plate tectonics explains nearly all of Earth's major surface features and activities. These include faults and earthquakes, volcanoes and volcanism, mountains and mountain building, and even the origin of the continents and ocean basins. See also Earth science