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Why do plate traces appear to have a curved path when plotted on a map?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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True or False: All volcanic eruptions over the past 10,000 years occurred along or near plate boundaries.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: To compensate for the fact that the Earth is round.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Excellent

 

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