Plate Boundaries

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What geologic feature is commonly associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes are commonly associated with transform boundaries due to the friction between sliding plates.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

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What geologic feature is typically found at a divergent boundary?

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Mid-Ocean Ridges are typically found at divergent boundaries, where new oceanic crust is formed.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.

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What geologic feature is commonly formed at convergent boundaries?

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

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What is Pangaea?

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Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, meaning 'all land'.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate is being pushed under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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