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The Highest and Lowest points of the Lithosphere are both found at the Earths plate boundaries, with reference to the process of plate tectonics, explain why this is so.
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... Patrick Brosch Period 8 Geography Higher IB September 16th, 2000 IB EXAM ESSAY QUESTION Question: The Highest and Lowest points of the Lithosphere are both found at the Earths plate boundaries, with reference to the process of plate tectonics, explain why this is so. The process of plate tectonics, also known as Orogenesis, has shaped Planet Earth to what it is today. The four different spheres; Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Biosphere, have worked together to create a beautiful a gigantic Ecosystem where Fauna, Flora, Detritus Feeders (Bacteria and other Micro-organisms) and Decomposers have created a world to live in with the highest and smartest known species; the Human. Plate Tectonics has not only build our world but also helped to destroy it and to rebuild it in different shapes and forms. The Earths Landmasses used to be joined together known under the name of Pangea. After millions of year the art of plate tectonics has
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