Geologic Processes and Natural Disasters

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What is the movement of convergent tectonic plates?

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Convergent tectonic plates move towards each other, coming together.

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What are the pieces of Earth's crust called?

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The pieces of Earth's crust are called tectonic plates.

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What is the movement of divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries move apart from each other.

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Can earthquakes be predicted accurately?

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No, earthquakes cannot be predicted accurately.

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What is the movement of transform boundaries?

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Transform boundaries slide past each other.

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What geological feature is formed at convergent boundaries?

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Mountains, trenches, and volcanic arcs can be formed at convergent boundaries.

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What geological feature is formed at divergent boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys are formed at divergent boundaries.

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.

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What is a fault in geology?

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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.