7.10AB Plate Tectonics Review

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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.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A tectonic boundary where two plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A tectonic boundary where two plates collide, leading to one plate being forced below the other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A tectonic boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What are convection currents?

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The movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature and density, which drives plate tectonics.

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What happens at a subduction zone?

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One tectonic plate is forced under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that causes seismic waves.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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A major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate boundaries.

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What is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

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An underwater mountain range formed by divergent tectonic plates.