Plate Boundaries and Landforms

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where tectonic plates pull away from each other, often resulting in the formation of mid-ocean ridges.

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What landform is created at a divergent boundary?

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Mid-ocean ridges are formed at divergent boundaries.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where tectonic plates push towards each other, often leading to the formation of mountains or trenches.

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What landform is typically formed at a convergent boundary?

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The highest mountains, such as the Himalayas, are formed at convergent boundaries.

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What is an oceanic trench?

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An oceanic trench is a deep underwater trough created by an oceanic plate subducting under another plate.

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is an example of a transform boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What happens at a transform boundary?

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At a transform boundary, tectonic plates slide past one another, causing earthquakes.

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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 is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent boundary located in the Atlantic Ocean where new oceanic crust is formed.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.

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