Plate Tectonics

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What type of boundary creates mountains?

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Continental-Continental Convergent boundaries create mountains.

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Where do subduction zones occur?

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Subduction zones occur along Oceanic-Continental boundaries.

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Where are the youngest rocks on Earth found?

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The youngest rocks on Earth are found along mid-ocean ridges.

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What is convection in geology?

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Convection is the process of hot material rising and cooler material sinking in circular patterns.

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What was the name of the supercontinent that existed when all continents were together?

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The supercontinent was named Pangea.

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What are transform boundaries?

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Transform boundaries are places where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What happens at divergent boundaries?

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At divergent boundaries, tectonic plates move apart, creating new crust.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is the theory of plate tectonics?

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The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.