Plate Boundaries Practice

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is a region where one tectonic plate sinks below another, typically occurring at convergent plate boundaries.

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What geological activity is most commonly associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes are the primary geological activity associated with transform boundaries.

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What is formed at a transform boundary?

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The San Andreas fault is a well-known feature formed at a transform boundary.

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What is typically found at a convergent boundary between two continental plates?

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Mountains are typically formed at convergent boundaries between two pieces of continental crust.

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What type of element is Iron?

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Iron is classified as a metal, known for being a good conductor, malleable, and magnetic.

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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 divergent boundaries?

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At divergent boundaries, tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen in mid-ocean ridges.

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What is the primary feature of a convergent boundary between an oceanic plate and a continental plate?

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Ocean trenches are the primary features formed at convergent boundaries between oceanic and continental plates.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, characterized by steep walls and a central block.

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What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, due to tectonic plate movements.