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As the Pacific Plate moves northwest, it slides against the North American Plate, which is moving southeast. Based on what you’ve learned, do you think this interaction results in the creation or destruction of any crust? What natural disaster do you suspect arises as a result of this friction?

As the Pacific Plate moves northwest, it slides against the North American Plate, which-example-1
As the Pacific Plate moves northwest, it slides against the North American Plate, which-example-1
As the Pacific Plate moves northwest, it slides against the North American Plate, which-example-2
User Noha
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Step-by-step explanation:

when two plates slide against each other it is known as a conservative plate margin meaning that there is no destruction or construction.Faultimg mainly occurs at a conservative plate margin

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Answer:

Little to no crust is created or destroyed, but the friction between the plates causes earthquakes along this transform boundary.

Explanation: Edmentum answer (just change it into your own words)

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