Continental Drift and Plate Boundaries

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates drift apart from each other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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

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Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?

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Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift Theory.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is the point where one tectonic plate slides beneath another.

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What type of mountains are formed at convergent boundaries?

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Folded mountains are formed at convergent boundaries, specifically at Convergent (Continental/Continental) boundaries.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is Pangaea?

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Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

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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 geological features are associated with divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries are associated with mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.