Plate Boundaries

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What is a plate boundary?

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A plate boundary is the edge where two tectonic plates meet, leading to various geological activities.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Convergent, Divergent, and Transform.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, two plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart, leading to the creation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What geological feature is commonly associated with divergent boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another, often occurring at convergent boundaries.

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What type of geological events are common at transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes are the primary geological events at transform boundaries.

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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 formed at divergent boundaries as tectonic plates pull apart.

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What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

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

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