Plate Tectonics and Landforms

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What type of stress is normally associated with transform boundaries?

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Shear stress is the type of stress that occurs at transform boundaries, where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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Why do folded mountain belts sometimes form at convergent plate boundaries?

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Folded mountain belts form at convergent plate boundaries because rock is compressed and forced upward as tectonic plates collide.

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What type of stress is shown when rock is being pulled apart?

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Tension is the type of stress that lengthens a material or pulls it apart.

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Which land features are associated with a convergent boundary?

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Folded mountains, volcanoes, and deep ocean trenches are land features associated with convergent boundaries.

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What is tension in the context of plate tectonics?

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Tension is a stress that lengthens a material or pulls it apart, often occurring at divergent boundaries.

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What is shear stress?

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Shear stress is a type of stress that occurs when forces are applied parallel to a surface, causing deformation.

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What landforms are created by divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries typically create rift valleys, mid-ocean ridges, and new oceanic crust.

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What is compression in geological terms?

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Compression is a stress that shortens or squeezes a material, commonly found at convergent boundaries.

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What geological feature is formed by subduction at convergent boundaries?

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Subduction at convergent boundaries can lead to the formation of deep ocean trenches and volcanic arcs.

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred, often associated with earthquakes.

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