Plate Boundaries Practice

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What happens at a subduction zone?

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At a subduction zone, one tectonic plate slips under another, often leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is 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 divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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What geological feature is formed when two continental plates collide?

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When two continental plates collide, mountains are formed.

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How does new crust form without increasing Earth's surface area?

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New crust forms at divergent boundaries while old crust is destroyed at convergent boundaries, maintaining the Earth's surface area.

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What is sea-floor spreading?

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Sea-floor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is created at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates pull apart.

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What are earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are sudden releases of energy in the Earth's crust that create seismic waves, often occurring at plate boundaries.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can lead to earthquakes.