7th Plate Boundaries

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced below the other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is formed when two continental plates collide?

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When two continental plates collide, they can form mountains due to the compression and uplift of the Earth's crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which plate subducts when an oceanic plate and a continental plate collide?

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The oceanic plate subducts because it is denser than the continental plate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other, often creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is formed when two oceanic plates diverge?

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When two oceanic plates diverge, a mid-ocean ridge is formed, which is an underwater mountain range.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is a transform boundary?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is subduction?

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

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What geological feature is created at a convergent boundary between an oceanic plate and a continental plate?

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A trench is often formed at the convergent boundary between an oceanic plate and a continental plate.

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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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 due to tectonic plate movements.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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