Amplify Plate Motion - Chapter 2

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced below the other.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What are Earth's plates made of?

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Earth's plates are made of hard, solid rock.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is a layer of soft, solid material located beneath Earth's crust.

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What happens when tectonic plates move apart?

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When tectonic plates move apart, soft, solid rock from underneath can rise and harden, creating new solid rock.

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What does 'diverge' mean?

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To diverge means to move in different directions.

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What is the outer layer of Earth made of?

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The outer layer of Earth, underneath soil and water, is made of hard, solid rock.

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What occurs at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates collide, which can lead to earthquakes and the formation of mountains.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth's plates and is crucial for understanding geological processes like earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between the crust and the mantle?

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The crust is the outermost layer of Earth made of hard rock, while the mantle is a layer of soft, solid material beneath the crust.