Divergent & Transform Boundaries

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What causes Earth's tectonic plates to move?

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Convection currents in the mantle.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where one plate slides past another, often resulting in earthquakes.

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What type of fault is associated with a transform boundary?

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Strike-slip fault.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often resulting in rift valleys or mid-ocean ridges.

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What geological feature is commonly found at a divergent boundary between two continental plates?

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Rift.

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What are convection currents?

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The movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature and density, driving plate tectonics.

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What is the primary result of tectonic plate movement at transform boundaries?

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Frequent earthquakes.

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What is the difference between divergent and convergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries involve plates moving apart, while convergent boundaries involve plates moving towards each other.

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What geological activity is most commonly associated with convergent boundaries?

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Mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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What is a mid-ocean ridge?

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An underwater mountain range formed by divergent tectonic plates.