Plate Boundaries

Plate Boundaries

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a divergent boundary?

Back

A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as rift valleys or mid-ocean ridges.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What forms at a divergent, continental to continental boundary?

Back

Rift valley.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a convergent boundary?

Back

A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, leading to one plate being forced below another, often resulting in mountains or volcanic activity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At what boundary does a volcanic island arc occur?

Back

Oceanic-oceanic convergent boundary.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What subducts at converging oceanic-oceanic plates?

Back

The older, more dense oceanic plate.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At what boundary does a fault form?

Back

Continental-continental transform boundary.

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