What is Plate Tectonics?
Plate Tectonics & Boundaries

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The theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.
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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
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Convergent, Divergent, and Transform boundaries.
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What happens at a convergent plate boundary?
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Two plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
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What is subduction?
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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.
5.
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What is a divergent plate boundary?
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A boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.
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What is a transform plate boundary?
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A boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.
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How do convection currents affect plate movement?
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Convection currents in the mantle cause the plates to move by transferring heat and material.
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