Plate Boundaries

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is formed when one tectonic plate sinks below another.

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What type of plate boundary occurs when tectonic plates move apart?

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Divergent boundary.

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What is the 'Ring of Fire'?

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The area around the Pacific Plate where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

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What type of plate boundary occurs when tectonic plates slide past each other?

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Transform boundary.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide or move towards each other.

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move away from each other, creating new crust.

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What geological features are commonly found at convergent boundaries?

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Mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.

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What is the main characteristic of transform boundaries?

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Transform boundaries are characterized by lateral sliding of tectonic plates.

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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 a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved past each other.