Amplify Plate Motion - Chapter 2

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to subduct beneath the other.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, allowing magma from the mantle to rise and create new rock.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, the plates collide, and one plate may subduct into the mantle, leading to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What does 'diverge' mean in the context of plate tectonics?

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In plate tectonics, 'diverge' means to move in different directions, as seen at divergent boundaries.

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What occurs to locations A and B at a convergent boundary over time?

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At a convergent boundary, locations A and B will move towards each other over time.

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What occurs to locations A and B at a divergent boundary over time?

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At a divergent boundary, locations A and B will move away from each other over time.

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What is subduction?

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

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What is the role of magma at divergent boundaries?

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At divergent boundaries, magma rises from the mantle to create new rock as the plates separate.

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What geological features are commonly formed at convergent boundaries?

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Convergent boundaries often form mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.

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What geological features are commonly formed at divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries often form mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.