Plate Boundaries

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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, often causing one plate to be forced below the other, leading to subduction.

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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, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A transform plate boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing friction and earthquakes.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate sinks below another at a convergent boundary.

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What is a plate boundary?

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The area where two or more tectonic plates meet.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates collide, which can lead to mountain formation, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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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 many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur 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 geological features are formed at divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries can create mid-ocean ridges, rift valleys, and new oceanic crust.

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can cause earthquakes.