Coach Baker's Plate Boundaries - Due TONIGHT BY 11:30PM

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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 horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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What geological feature is commonly found at transform boundaries?

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Fault lines are commonly found at transform boundaries.

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What is the theory of plate tectonics?

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The theory of plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

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What happens when two continental plates converge?

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When two continental plates converge, they can form folded mountains due to the collision and compression of the crust.

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What is seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading is the process that occurs at divergent oceanic boundaries where new oceanic crust is created as tectonic plates move apart.

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What causes the movement of tectonic plates?

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The movement of tectonic plates is primarily caused by convection currents in the asthenosphere.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate is being forced under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What are folded mountains?

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Folded mountains are mountain ranges formed by the folding of Earth's crust due to tectonic forces, typically found at convergent 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 is the significance of the Moho discontinuity?

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The Moho discontinuity is the boundary between the Earth's crust and the underlying mantle, marking a change in composition.