Tectonic Plates

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1.
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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.
2.
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What is a plate boundary?
Back
The edge where two tectonic plates meet.
3.
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What is a transform boundary?
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A type of plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.
4.
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A boundary where two tectonic plates collide.
5.
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What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens at a subduction zone?
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One tectonic plate is forced under another, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Ring of Fire?
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A region in the Pacific Ocean known for its high volcanic and seismic activity, due to tectonic plate boundaries.
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