Type of Boundary

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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 each other.

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What movement occurs at a Transform Collision Boundary?

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At a Transform Collision Boundary, the plates move slide past each other.

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What is a Convergent Plate Boundary?

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A Convergent Plate Boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other.

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What features can be created by a Convergent Collision Plate Boundary?

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Convergent Collision Plate Boundaries can create features like folded mountains.

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What happens during Subduction at a Convergent Plate Boundary?

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During Subduction, one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to the formation of trenches and volcanic mountains.

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What features can be formed by Subduction at a Convergent Plate Boundary?

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Subduction can create trenches in the ocean and volcanic mountains on land.

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What is the movement of plates at a Convergent Collision Boundary?

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At a Convergent Collision Boundary, the plates move together.

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What is the movement of plates at a Convergent Subduction Boundary?

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At a Convergent Subduction Boundary, one plate moves under the other.

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What geological events are associated with Convergent Boundaries?

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Convergent Boundaries are often associated with earthquakes.

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A Divergent Boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other.