Plate Boundaries and Landforms

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What is a Transform Boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past one another, causing earthquakes.

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates collide, often forming mountains or causing volcanic activity.

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates pull away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

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What is shear stress?

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The side-by-side dragging force experienced at transform boundaries.

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What is compression in the context of plate boundaries?

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The squeezing force that occurs when tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries.

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What landform is typically created at a Divergent Boundary?

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Mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed.

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What landform is typically created at a Convergent Boundary?

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Mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas, formed by the collision of tectonic plates.

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes at Transform Boundaries?

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The friction and stress that build up as plates slide past each other.

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What happens to the crust at Divergent Boundaries?

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The crust is pulled apart, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is the difference between tension and compression?

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Tension is the force that pulls apart, while compression is the force that squeezes together.