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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, often resulting in the creation of new oceanic crust.

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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 leading to subduction or mountain formation.

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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 earthquakes.

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What is the outer core of the Earth?

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The outer core is a liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and above the inner core, responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the thick layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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What is the crust?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and soil, where we live.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel, and is extremely hot.

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What is seismic activity?

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Seismic activity refers to the frequency and intensity of earthquakes and other ground-shaking phenomena in a region.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone in the Pacific Ocean basin known for its high volcanic and seismic activity, primarily due to convergent boundaries.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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