Plate Tectonics
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other, leading to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transform boundary?
Back
A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing friction and earthquakes.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are tectonic plates?
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Tectonic plates are large slabs of rock that make up Earth's surface, floating on the semi-fluid mantle beneath.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How is new crust formed at divergent boundaries?
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New crust forms at divergent boundaries when two tectonic plates spread apart, allowing magma to rise and solidify.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was Pangea?
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Pangea was a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, where all the continents were once connected.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens at a divergent boundary?
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At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust and often creating mid-ocean ridges.
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What is the mantle?
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The mantle is the thick layer of rock beneath Earth's crust, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.
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