8.ESS3.2

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What is the result of plate movement?

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The result of plate movement can be seen at plate boundaries.

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What is the boundary between two plates moving together called?

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The boundary between two plates moving together is called a convergent boundary.

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What type of plate boundary occurs when plates move apart?

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A divergent boundary occurs when plates move apart.

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What is the definition of longitude?

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Longitude is the measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, represented as vertical lines on a map.

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Where do most earthquakes occur?

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Most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries.

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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.

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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 causing one plate to be forced below the other.

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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.

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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 are abyssal plains?

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Abyssal plains are flat, deep ocean floor areas that are among the Earth's most level places.