Identifying Plate Boundaries

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, often forming mountains or causing one plate to subduct beneath another.

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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, often creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, leading to earthquakes.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What happens at a transform boundary?

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At a transform boundary, plates slide past each other, which can cause friction and result in earthquakes.

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Example of a convergent boundary?

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The Himalayas, formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Example of a divergent boundary?

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the Eurasian and North American plates are moving apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Example of a transform boundary?

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The San Andreas Fault in California, where the Pacific and North American plates slide past each other.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1