Plate tectonics, EQs, and Erosion Part 2

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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 that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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Divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.

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What occurs at a divergent plate boundary?

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Tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates collide, often resulting in mountain formation or subduction.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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

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What is sediment?

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Bits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocks.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is the relationship between plate tectonics and earthquakes?

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Most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries due to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates.

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What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

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A major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken-down materials.