Plate Tectonics Identifying Boundaries

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Divergent, Convergent, and Transform.

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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.

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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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What geological features are commonly associated with convergent boundaries?

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Mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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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.

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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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What type of boundary is the San Andreas Fault an example of?

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The San Andreas Fault is an example of a transform boundary.

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What happens to crust at convergent boundaries?

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At convergent boundaries, crust can be destroyed as one plate is subducted beneath another.

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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.