Plate Tectonics

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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, often causing earthquakes.

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What geologic event is most likely found at a transform boundary?

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Earthquake.

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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 apart from each other, often creating new crust.

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What landform is typically found at a divergent boundary between oceanic crust?

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Mid-Ocean Ridge.

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What happens at divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries move apart and form mid-ocean ridges.

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What causes plate movement?

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Plate movement is caused by convection currents in the mantle.

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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 towards each other, often resulting in the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

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What geologic features can form at convergent boundaries?

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Mountains, volcanoes, and deep ocean trenches.

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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.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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Oceanic crust is denser and thinner than continental crust, which is thicker and less dense.