Plate Boundaries

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often resulting in one plate being forced beneath the other, leading to subduction.

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What geological features are commonly associated with convergent boundaries?

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Common geological features associated with convergent boundaries include 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 a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past one another horizontally, causing friction and leading to earthquakes.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust.

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What geological features are commonly found at divergent boundaries?

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Common geological features at divergent boundaries include mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.

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What type of plate boundary is most likely to cause earthquakes?

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Transform boundaries are most likely to cause earthquakes due to the friction between sliding plates.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate is forced beneath another plate at a convergent boundary.

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What is 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 boundaries.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental plates?

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Oceanic plates are denser and thinner than continental plates, which are thicker and less dense.

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What happens at a convergent boundary between two oceanic plates?

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When two oceanic plates converge, one plate is subducted beneath the other, forming a trench and potentially leading to volcanic island arcs.