Plate Tectonics

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What process leads to the formation of new crust at mid-ocean ridges?

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New crust forms when two tectonic plates spread apart and magma rises up from the mantle.

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What type of tectonic boundary is responsible for the creation of mid-ocean ridges?

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Divergent boundaries create mid-ocean ridges.

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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, causing faults.

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What type of boundary is associated with the formation of tall mountains?

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Convergent boundaries are associated with the formation of tall mountains.

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What drives the movement of tectonic plates?

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The movement of tectonic plates is driven by convection currents in the Earth's mantle.

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What is the difference between divergent and convergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries move apart, creating new crust, while convergent boundaries move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath another.

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What geological features are commonly found at divergent boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys are commonly found at divergent boundaries.

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What is subduction, and where does it occur?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, occurring at convergent boundaries.

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What are the three main types of tectonic plate boundaries?

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The three main types of tectonic plate boundaries are divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.

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How do transform boundaries affect the Earth's surface?

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Transform boundaries can cause earthquakes as the plates slide past each other.