Plate Boundaries

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as rift valleys or mid-ocean ridges.

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What geologic feature is commonly associated with divergent boundaries?

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Rift Valley.

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What occurs at a subduction zone?

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At a subduction zone, one tectonic plate sinks below another, leading to geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving towards each other?

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Convergent boundary.

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What is the primary movement of plates at a transform boundary?

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At a transform boundary, tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What is the result of two continental plates colliding?

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The collision of two continental plates typically results in the formation of mountain ranges.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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Oceanic crust is denser and thinner than continental crust, which is thicker and less dense.

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What geological features can form at convergent boundaries?

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Convergent boundaries can lead to the formation of mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.

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What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, primarily due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is a transform fault?

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A transform fault is a type of fault where two tectonic plates slide past one another, causing earthquakes.