6A Plate Boundaries Flashcardziz

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At _ boundaries, the two plates split apart and magma rises between them.

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Divergent boundaries are where tectonic plates move away from each other, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.

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The San Andreas Fault is an example of a _ boundary.

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Transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

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A _ boundary occurs where two plates move away from each other.

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Divergent boundary.

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Mountains and volcanoes form along _ boundaries.

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Convergent boundaries are where tectonic plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains and volcanic activity.

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Faults form along _ boundaries.

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Transform boundaries.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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

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What geological features are commonly found at divergent boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys are common features at divergent boundaries.

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What happens at transform boundaries?

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At transform boundaries, plates slide past each other, which can cause earthquakes.

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What is the main cause of earthquakes at transform boundaries?

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The friction between sliding plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes.

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What is the difference between convergent and divergent boundaries?

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Convergent boundaries involve plates moving towards each other, while divergent boundaries involve plates moving apart.