Plate Tectonics

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates come together, often causing one plate to be forced below the other, leading to mountain formation or volcanic activity.

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What happens at a Divergent Boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates pull apart from each other, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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Name the three types of plate boundaries.

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Transform, Convergent, Divergent.

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How do most mountains form?

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Most mountains form when continents collide and fold up on each other due to tectonic forces.

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True or False: Super Volcanoes and hot spots can happen in the middle of a tectonic plate.

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True.

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What is a Transform Boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

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What geological features can form at a Convergent Boundary?

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Mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs can form at convergent boundaries.

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What is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent boundary located in the Atlantic Ocean where new oceanic crust is formed.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.