Plate Boundaries

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust.

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What geologic feature is commonly found at a divergent boundary between oceanic crust?

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Mid-Ocean Ridge.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move towards one another, often leading to subduction or mountain formation.

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What geologic feature is commonly found at a convergent boundary between continental crust?

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Mountain.

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What happens at a transform boundary?

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At a transform boundary, two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, which can cause earthquakes.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, typically found at divergent boundaries between continental crust.

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What type of boundary is characterized by plates moving away from each other?

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Divergent boundary.

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What type of boundary is characterized by plates moving towards each other?

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Convergent boundary.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle, often occurring at convergent boundaries.

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What geologic feature is commonly found at a divergent boundary between continental crust?

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Rift Valley.