plate tectonics

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What is a tectonic plate boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary is a place where two tectonic plates meet.

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates separate from each other.

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What is formed at a divergent boundary?

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Features like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the Great African Rift Valley are formed at divergent boundaries.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is where one tectonic plate slides under another plate.

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What occurs at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates move towards each other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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

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Give an example of a divergent boundary.

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of a divergent boundary.

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What geological feature is created by a convergent boundary?

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Mountains can be formed by the collision of tectonic plates at convergent boundaries.

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What is the main characteristic of a transform boundary?

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The main characteristic of a transform boundary is lateral movement of tectonic plates.

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What is the result of tectonic plate movement?

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Tectonic plate movement can cause earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.