Tectonic Plates

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move apart from each other.

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What is convection in the context of tectonic plates?

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The process where warm liquids rise and cooler liquids sink, driving the movement of tectonic plates.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Convergent, Divergent, and Transform.

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What happens at a convergent plate boundary?

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Two plates move towards each other, which can lead to the formation of mountains or subduction.

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What is uplift in geology?

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The process where tectonic forces cause the Earth's surface to rise, often forming mountains.

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What is subduction?

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

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A type of boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What is continental drift?

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The theory that continents have moved over geological time and were once joined together.

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What is a key piece of evidence for continental drift?

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Fossil records showing similar species on different continents.

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What is the significance of continent shapes in plate tectonics?

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The shapes of continents suggest they were once connected, supporting the theory of continental drift.