Surface Features and Plate Boundaries
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What is a plate boundary?
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A plate boundary is the region where two tectonic plates meet, leading to geological activity such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building.
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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 boundaries.
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What occurs at a convergent plate boundary?
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At a convergent plate boundary, two plates collide, which can result in one plate being forced beneath the other (subduction) or the formation of mountain ranges.
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What is subduction?
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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a divergent plate boundary?
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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.
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What geological features are commonly associated with transform plate boundaries?
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Transform plate boundaries are often associated with faults, where plates slide past each other, leading to earthquakes.
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How does oceanic crust age vary with distance from a mid-ocean ridge?
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Oceanic crust is younger near mid-ocean ridges and gets progressively older as you move away from the ridge.
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