Plate Boundaries

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transform boundary?
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A transform boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens at a convergent boundary?
Back
At a convergent boundary, two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other, often resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What geological feature is commonly associated with transform boundaries?
Back
Earthquakes are commonly associated with transform boundaries due to the friction between sliding plates.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes tectonic plates to move?
Back
Tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the mantle, which are caused by the heat from the Earth's core.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is subduction?
Back
Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of boundary results in the formation of mountains?
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Mountains are typically formed at convergent boundaries where two continental plates collide.
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