Most deformation occurs along plate boundaries because _______.

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Plate boundaries are where plates interact and move relative to each other, leading to deformation and other geological events such as earthquakes and volcanic activity. The plates themselves are relatively rigid, but their boundaries are where they are weakest and most susceptible to deformation. The presence of molten material may contribute to deformation at plate boundaries, but it is not the primary reason for deformation occurring there.

Most Deformation Occurs Along Plate Boundaries Because _______