Plate Boundaries

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What is a plate boundary?

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A plate boundary is the region where two tectonic plates meet. These boundaries can be classified into three main types: convergent, divergent, and transform.

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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, 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 away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past one another horizontally, which can cause earthquakes.

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What geological feature is commonly found at divergent boundaries?

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Mid-Ocean Ridge, where new oceanic crust is formed as plates pull apart.

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What geological feature is commonly associated with convergent boundaries?

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Mountains, as the collision of plates can push land upwards.

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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, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What type of boundary is characterized by earthquakes?

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Transform boundaries are characterized by earthquakes due to the friction between sliding plates.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region that forms where tectonic plates move apart, often found at divergent boundaries.