Plate Tectonics

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What is Plate Tectonics?

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

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What evidence supported Wegener's theory of a supercontinent?

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Rock, fossil, and climate data.

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What type of plate boundary forms Ocean Ridges?

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Divergent plate boundaries.

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What is a Transform Boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two plates come together, often leading to mountain formation or subduction.

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What is a fault?

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A fracture in the Earth's crust where movement has occurred, typically associated with Transform boundaries.

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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A major Transform fault in California known for its seismic activity.

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What happens at Divergent Boundaries?

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Tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.

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What is subduction?

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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.

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What are seismic waves?

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Waves of energy that travel through the Earth, often as a result of earthquakes.