GPMS Plate Tectonics Review

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What layer of the Earth is responsible for convection currents?

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The Mantle is responsible for convection currents.

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What geological feature is formed at an ocean ridge?

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An Ocean Ridge is formed at this geological feature.

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Which type of boundary is characterized by subduction?

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A Convergent Boundary is characterized by subduction.

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What occurs at a convergent plate boundary?

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At a convergent plate boundary, plates push together, forming mountain ranges, island arcs, and trenches, often with moderate seismic and volcanic activity.

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What crustal feature forms when two continental plates separate?

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A Rift Valley forms when two continental plates separate.

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What is the primary driving force behind plate tectonics?

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The primary driving force behind plate tectonics is the heat from the Earth's interior causing convection currents in the mantle.

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What type of plate boundary is associated with earthquakes?

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Transform Plate Boundaries are associated with earthquakes.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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Oceanic crust is denser and thinner than continental crust, which is thicker and less dense.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere.

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What geological feature is formed at divergent boundaries?

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At divergent boundaries, new oceanic crust is formed, creating features like mid-ocean ridges.