Plate Tectonics and Landforms

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What is Plate Tectonics?

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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Convergent, Divergent, and Transform boundaries.

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What occurs at a Convergent Boundary?

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Tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced under another, leading to subduction.

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust.

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Define Transform Boundary.

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A type of plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What is Tension in the context of plate tectonics?

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A type of stress that occurs when tectonic plates are pulled apart.

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What is Compression in geology?

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A type of stress that occurs when tectonic plates push against each other.

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What is Shear Stress?

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A type of stress that occurs when tectonic plates slide past each other, causing deformation.

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What is a Mid-Ocean Ridge?

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An underwater mountain range formed by divergent tectonic plates, where new oceanic crust is created.

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What is a Subduction Zone?

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A region where one tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

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