Plate Boundaries

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where tectonic plates slide past each other.

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Do subduction zones have volcanoes?

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True, subduction zones often have volcanoes due to the melting of the subducted plate.

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At which boundary does seafloor spreading occur?

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Seafloor spreading occurs at a divergent boundary.

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What is the stress in convergent boundaries called?

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The stress in convergent boundaries is called compression.

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What kind of plate boundary is formed when two plates collide?

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A convergent boundary is formed when two plates collide.

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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 is the main feature of a transform boundary?

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The main feature of a transform boundary is horizontal movement of plates past one another.

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What geological activity is common at convergent boundaries?

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Earthquakes and volcanic activity are common at convergent boundaries.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where tectonic plates move apart, often leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

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What is the result of tension stress at divergent boundaries?

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Tension stress at divergent boundaries leads to the formation of rift valleys.