Flashcard 1Weather and Plate Tectonics

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What causes mountains to form?

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Mountains form from the collision of tectonic plates.

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What is convection in geology?

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Convection is the process in which hot molten rock rises, cools, and then sinks back to the core.

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What type of front is characterized by warm air rising over cold air?

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A warm front.

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What type of boundary is a rift valley associated with?

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A divergent boundary.

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Which city is typically associated with high pressure systems?

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Minneapolis.

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What is the definition of plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's plates and the processes that occur at their 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, often creating rift valleys or mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past one another, often causing earthquakes.

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What is the role of convection currents in the mantle?

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Convection currents in the mantle drive the movement of tectonic plates.