Plate Tectonics

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced below the other.

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What is a Transform Boundary?

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

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What is the Eurasian Plate?

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A major tectonic plate that covers parts of Europe and Asia.

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What is the North American Plate?

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A major tectonic plate that includes most of North America, parts of the Atlantic Ocean, and Greenland.

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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A famous transform fault in California known for its frequent earthquakes.

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What is the Pacific Plate?

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The largest tectonic plate, located beneath the Pacific Ocean.

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What is the African Plate?

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A tectonic plate that includes the continent of Africa and oceanic crust.

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What is the Indo-Australian Plate?

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A tectonic plate that includes the continent of Australia and parts of the Indian Ocean.

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What is the concept of Plate Tectonics?

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The theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.