Plate Tectonics 2024

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What is Plate Tectonics?

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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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Tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing earthquakes and mountain building.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A region where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What type of event is commonly associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes.

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What is an island arc?

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A chain of volcanic islands formed at a subduction zone.

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What is the difference between a rift and a subduction zone?

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A rift is where tectonic plates move apart, while a subduction zone is where one plate moves under another.

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What is the role of water in the rock cycle?

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Water facilitates erosion, sediment transport, and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O.