Plate Boundaries

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What is a plate boundary?

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A plate boundary is the edge where two tectonic plates meet. These boundaries can be divergent, convergent, or transform.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as at mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains, volcanic activity, or subduction zones.

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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, often causing earthquakes.

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What geologic feature is commonly found at a divergent boundary?

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Mid-Ocean Ridge, where new oceanic crust is formed.

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What geologic feature is commonly found at a convergent boundary between continental crusts?

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Mountains, formed by the collision and uplift of the crust.

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What geologic event is most likely to occur at a transform boundary?

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Earthquakes, due to the friction and movement of the plates.

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What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

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A continuous mountain range located on the ocean floor, formed by divergent tectonic plates.

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What happens at a subduction zone?

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One tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to volcanic activity and the formation of deep ocean trenches.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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Oceanic crust is thinner and denser, while continental crust is thicker and less dense.