Plate Tectonics 1

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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 earthquakes.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface, primarily found in the asthenosphere.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates collide, which can result in the formation of mountains, volcanic activity, and earthquakes.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper mantle.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere, where magma can form.

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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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What is a transform boundary?

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

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What is the theory of plate tectonics?

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The theory of plate tectonics explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move and interact.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with one another.