Identifying Plate Boundaries

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often resulting in one plate being forced below the other, leading to subduction.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing friction and earthquakes.

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What happens at a subduction zone?

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At a subduction zone, one tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to volcanic activity and the formation of mountain ranges.

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What is the main feature of a divergent boundary?

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The main feature of a divergent boundary is the formation of new oceanic crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What geological activity is associated with convergent boundaries?

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Geological activities associated with convergent boundaries include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges.

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What is the process of plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

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How do transform boundaries affect the Earth's surface?

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Transform boundaries can cause significant earthquakes as the plates grind against each other, releasing built-up stress.

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What is an example of a divergent boundary?

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An example of a divergent boundary is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the Eurasian and North American plates are moving apart.

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What is an example of a convergent boundary?

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An example of a convergent boundary is the boundary between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, which formed the Himalayas.