Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes Review

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What is Pangaea?

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A supercontinent that existed in Earth's distant past.

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What happens when pressure builds between two tectonic plates?

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It can suddenly release causing an Earthquake.

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Where is the youngest seafloor located in the Atlantic Ocean?

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Towards the middle of the ocean.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide.

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How fast do continents move each year?

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Only a few centimeters per year.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move apart.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.

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What causes earthquakes?

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The sudden release of pressure between tectonic plates.

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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 earthquake activity.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A large slab of Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.