Plate Tectonics & Boundaries

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What are convergent boundaries?

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Convergent boundaries are tectonic plates that move toward each other.

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What was Earth believed to be once?

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Scientists believe Earth was once a super continent.

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Where is the best place to mine for gold?

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California is known for its gold mining.

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What happens at a convergent plate boundary with subduction?

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A volcano can form.

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Why are Earth's natural resources unevenly distributed?

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The movement of tectonic plates, erosion, and volcanic activity all contribute to uneven distribution.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is subduction?

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

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where tectonic plates move apart from each other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What can happen at a divergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, new crust can form as magma rises to the surface.