Plate Tectonics Notes

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is a type of convergence where one tectonic plate slides under another and dives into the mantle.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are the large pieces that make up the surface of the Earth, which are broken into sections.

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What happens when two tectonic plates collide?

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When two tectonic plates collide, they can create mountains over millions of years.

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What type of boundary is the San Andreas fault?

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The San Andreas fault is an example of a transform boundary.

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Where do earthquakes occur at transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes can occur along faults at transform boundaries.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide or move towards each other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What geological features can form at divergent boundaries?

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Ridges and rift valleys can form at divergent boundaries.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, where subduction occurs.