Plate Boundaries Practice

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What is a tectonic plate boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary is a region where two tectonic plates meet, leading to geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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

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What geological feature is associated with transform boundaries?

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Transform boundaries are associated with faults, such as the San Andreas Fault.

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What is the process of convection in the Earth's mantle?

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Convection in the Earth's mantle is the movement of molten rock due to heat from the Earth's core, causing tectonic plates to move.

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How do earthquakes occur?

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Earthquakes occur due to sudden movements of rock along faults, often caused by the stress of tectonic plate interactions.

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What is sonar and its significance in geology?

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Sonar is a technology that uses sound waves to detect objects underwater, significant for mapping the seafloor and studying plate boundaries.

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Where do most volcanoes occur?

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Most volcanoes occur along tectonic plate boundaries, particularly at convergent and divergent boundaries.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, primarily along plate boundaries.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.