Plate Boundaries

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What is a plate boundary?

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A plate boundary is the edge where two tectonic plates meet, leading to geological activity such as earthquakes, volcanoes, 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 move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other, leading to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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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, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What happens at a transform plate boundary?

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At a transform plate boundary, two plates slide past each other horizontally, which can cause earthquakes.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the uppermost part of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a region surrounding the Pacific Ocean known for its high levels of seismic activity, including earthquakes and volcanoes.

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What geological feature is formed by the convergence of two continental plates?

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The convergence of two continental plates can create mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas.

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What type of event is commonly associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes are commonly associated with transform boundaries due to the friction between sliding plates.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another, often leading to volcanic activity.