Plate boundary motion

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What is a Transform Plate Boundary?

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A Transform Plate Boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What happens at a Divergent Plate Boundary?

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At a Divergent Plate Boundary, tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen in sea-floor spreading.

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What is a Convergent Plate Boundary?

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A Convergent Plate Boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced beneath another, leading to subduction.

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What is sea-floor spreading?

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Sea-floor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is created at a divergent boundary as magma rises to the surface.

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What type of movement occurs at a Transform Plate Boundary?

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At a Transform Plate Boundary, the movement is lateral, with plates sliding past each other.

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What geological features are commonly associated with Convergent Plate Boundaries?

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Common features include mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.

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What is the primary cause of plate tectonics?

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The primary cause of plate tectonics is the heat from the Earth's interior, which creates convection currents in the mantle.

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What is subduction?

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

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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The three main types of plate boundaries are Convergent, Divergent, and Transform.

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How do Divergent Plate Boundaries affect oceanic crust?

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Divergent Plate Boundaries cause the oceanic crust to pull apart, leading to the formation of new ocean floor.