tectonic plates

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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How do tectonic plates move?

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Constantly moving and changing the face of the Earth.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, often forming mountains or causing earthquakes.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move apart, often creating new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a transform boundary?

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

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What are mid-ocean ridges?

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A chain of underwater mountains formed by tectonic plates moving apart.

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What geological features are associated with convergent boundaries?

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Mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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What geological features are associated with divergent boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.

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What geological features are associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes and fault lines.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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