Plate tectonics

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What type of boundary is characterized by the creation of new crust?

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Divergent boundary.

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Describe a transform boundary.

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates move past each other horizontally along their edges, often causing earthquakes when they get stuck and then slip.

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How much wider does the Atlantic Ocean get each year?

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The Atlantic Ocean gets about 3-5 centimeters wider each year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What geological forces are responsible for the formation of mountain ranges?

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Converging tectonic plates.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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Why are earthquakes common in areas like California and Japan?

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Both areas are located on the boundary of active tectonic plates, and the motion of these plates causes earthquakes.

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What is the primary process that occurs at divergent boundaries?

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The primary process is the creation of new oceanic crust as tectonic plates pull apart.

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What is the significance of 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 due to tectonic plate movements.

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What happens at convergent boundaries?

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At convergent boundaries, tectonic plates move towards each other, which can lead to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large slabs of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing geological activity.

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