Tectonic Plates

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A transform plate boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

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Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift.

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What occurs at a convergent plate boundary?

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At a convergent plate boundary, two tectonic plates crash into each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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What is a key piece of evidence for continental drift?

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Key pieces of evidence for continental drift include the fit of continental coastlines, fossil distribution, and geological similarities across continents.

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What geological features are commonly formed at convergent boundaries?

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Common geological features formed at convergent boundaries include mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.

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What is the significance of Alfred Wegener's work?

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Alfred Wegener's work is significant because it introduced the idea that continents were once connected and have drifted apart over time.

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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 grind against each other, releasing built-up stress.

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What is the role of plate tectonics in earthquakes?

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Plate tectonics is responsible for earthquakes as the movement of tectonic plates can create stress along faults, leading to seismic activity.

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What is subduction?

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