Plate Tectonics Identifying Boundaries
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
Back
Divergent, Convergent, and Transform.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What occurs at divergent boundaries?
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At divergent boundaries, tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced beneath the other (subduction).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What geological features are commonly associated with convergent boundaries?
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Mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transform boundary?
Back
A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary geological activity at transform boundaries?
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The primary geological activity at transform boundaries is earthquakes.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge an example of?
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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of a divergent boundary.
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