ES.10 Dynamic Earth

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What happens at a transform boundary?

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At a transform boundary, tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide.

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What feature is formed when two oceanic plates collide?

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A volcanic island arc is formed when two oceanic plates collide.

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What does sea-floor spreading explain?

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Sea-floor spreading explains how new crust is created at a divergent boundary.

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

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The focus is the point where the earthquake begins below the surface.

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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.

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.

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What is a mid-ocean ridge?

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A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in earthquakes?

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Tectonic plates move and interact, causing stress that can lead to earthquakes.

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