Convection, Pangea, and Continental Drift

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What layer of Earth are tectonic plates found in?

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Tectonic plates are found in the lithosphere.

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Why was the Continental Drift theory initially not well received?

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Scientists did not know the force responsible for moving the continents.

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Where is the Ring of Fire located?

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The Ring of Fire is located in the Pacific Ocean.

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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 new crust.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, leading to one plate being forced below the other.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere, allowing tectonic plates to move.

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What evidence supports the theory of Continental Drift?

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Fossil distribution, geological similarities, and the fit of continental coastlines support the theory.

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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 the significance of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent boundary where new oceanic crust is formed.

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