Plate Boundaries and Landforms

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide or move towards each other, often resulting in the formation of mountains, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

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What landform is created at divergent plate boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridges are formed at divergent plate boundaries where tectonic plates move apart.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the creation of new crust, often seen in mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A transform plate boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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Name a landform associated with convergent plate boundaries.

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Mountains are commonly formed at convergent plate boundaries due to the collision of tectonic plates.

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What happens at a transform boundary?

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At a transform boundary, tectonic plates slide past each other, which can lead to earthquakes.

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What is the main characteristic of a divergent boundary?

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The main characteristic of a divergent boundary is the movement of tectonic plates away from each other, creating new crust.

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Give an example of a landform created by a transform boundary.

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Fault lines are landforms created by transform boundaries where plates slide past each other.

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What type of boundary is associated with subduction?

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Subduction occurs at convergent plate boundaries where one plate is forced under another.

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What is the result of plate tectonics at divergent boundaries?

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The result of plate tectonics at divergent boundaries is the formation of new oceanic crust and mid-ocean ridges.

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