Unit Test review

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two continental plates move towards each other, often causing mountains to form or earthquakes.

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How does heat transfer occur?

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Heat transfers from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature.

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Which layer of the Earth is the oldest?

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Layer 3 is the oldest layer in the Earth's structure.

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What causes plate tectonics to move?

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Plate tectonics move due to convection currents and sea floor spreading.

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What type of boundary creates faults or earthquakes?

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Transform boundaries create faults or earthquakes.

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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 the role of convection currents in the Earth's mantle?

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Convection currents in the Earth's mantle help drive the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is sea floor spreading?

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Sea floor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates pull apart.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.