Two plates are hitting each other and the plates are breaking into
pieces, creating sand
Two plates are pushing against
each other, causing the edges
to bend upward.
One plate is going underneath
the other plate and sinking into
the soft rock below.
One plate is going underneath
the other plate and sinking into
the ocean below
A
B
С
D
5. Dr. Steiner and her team have been using GPS to track two plates that are moving toward each
other. Which diagram shows what is happening at the place where the plates are moving
toward each other?