Plate tectonics

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.

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What geological feature is formed at a Divergent Boundary?

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Mid Ocean Ridge, where new lithosphere is created.

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How can tectonic plate boundaries help predict natural disasters?

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They indicate areas where earthquakes are likely to occur.

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What geological forces create mountain ranges?

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Converging tectonic plates, which push against each other.

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What is a Transform Boundary?

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

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What happens at a Convergent Boundary?

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Two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to mountain formation or subduction.

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What is subduction?

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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere that allows tectonic plates to move.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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A major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate boundaries.