Plate Tectonics Level 2

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What is a convergent boundary?

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

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What geological features are commonly found at convergent boundaries?

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Common features include mountains, volcanoes, and deep ocean trenches.

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What is a transform boundary?

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

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is a region where one tectonic plate is being forced under another, typically occurring at convergent boundaries.

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What type of boundary is the Great African Rift?

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The Great African Rift is a divergent boundary where tectonic plates are moving apart.

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What natural disaster is most commonly associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes are the most common natural disaster associated with transform boundaries.

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What happens at a convergent boundary between two continental plates?

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At a convergent boundary between two continental plates, mountains are typically formed due to the collision and crumpling of the plates.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, primarily due to tectonic plate boundaries.

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How do tectonic plates move?

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Tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the Earth's mantle, driven by heat from the Earth's core.