Plate Tectonics

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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 tectonic plates?

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Large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing geological events.

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What is a transform boundary?

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

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move apart, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.

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What geological feature is commonly found at a divergent boundary?

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Mid-Ocean Ridge.

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Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What is the main event associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes.

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What geological feature is formed at a convergent boundary?

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Mountains or volcanic arcs.

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What is a rift valley?

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A lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, often found at divergent boundaries.