Do Now - 12/2 - KWL Plate Tectonics

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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What is the theory of plate tectonics?

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The theory of plate tectonics explains how the Earth's plates move and interact, leading to the formation of continents, mountains, and ocean basins.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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The three types of plate boundaries are divergent (plates move apart), convergent (plates collide), and transform (plates slide past each other).

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface, often forming mid-ocean ridges.

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What occurs at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic activity.

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What is a transform boundary?

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

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to volcanic activity and the formation of deep ocean trenches.

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What are earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can lead to earthquakes when stress builds up.

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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 many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.