Plate Tectonics

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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 the Ring of Fire?

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A region around the Pacific Ocean known for its high volcanic and earthquake activity.

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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A major fault line in California known for frequent earthquakes.

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What is the Pacific Plate?

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One of the largest tectonic plates, located under the Pacific Ocean.

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What is the North American Plate?

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A tectonic plate covering North America and parts of the Atlantic Ocean.

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What is the South American Plate?

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A tectonic plate that includes the continent of South America.

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What is the African Plate?

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A tectonic plate that includes the continent of Africa.

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What is the Antarctic Plate?

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A tectonic plate that covers the continent of Antarctica.

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What is the Eurasian Plate?

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A tectonic plate that includes Europe and Asia.