U3 (The Ring of Fire) Review

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, leading to one plate being forced below the other, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What is a transform fault boundary?

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A transform fault boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, which can cause earthquakes.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

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Why can't continental material subduct at convergent boundaries?

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The density of continental rock is too low to be pulled under, preventing it from subducting.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper mantle.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer of the upper mantle that lies beneath the lithosphere, allowing tectonic plates to move.

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What geological features are commonly found at divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries often feature mid-ocean ridges, rift valleys, and volcanic activity.

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What geological features are commonly found at convergent boundaries?

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Convergent boundaries can create mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.

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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 due to tectonic plate movements.