What is a convergent boundary?
Volcanoes and Earth's Surface Test

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A convergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move toward each other, often causing one plate to be forced below the other, leading to geological features like mountains and earthquakes.
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What is a divergent boundary?
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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.
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Where is the greatest risk of earthquakes found on the world map?
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The greatest risk of earthquakes is found in regions like Indonesia, which is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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What is hydraulic fracturing (fracking)?
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Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a method used to extract oil and gas from underground by injecting high-pressure fluid to fracture rock formations.
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Is fracking considered safe?
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Fracking is considered safe by some experts, but it has raised environmental concerns regarding water contamination and seismic activity.
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What natural disasters are associated with plate tectonics?
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Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are natural disasters commonly associated with plate tectonics.
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Can any place in the world be entirely safe from earthquakes or tsunamis?
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No, there is no place in the world that is entirely safe from earthquakes or tsunamis.
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