Plate Tectonics (30 questions)

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What is Plate Tectonics?

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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

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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 occurs at a convergent boundary?

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Tectonic plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move apart, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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What is subduction?

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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.

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What geologic feature is commonly formed at a divergent boundary?

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Mid-ocean ridges.

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What is a fault?

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A fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.

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What type of fault is associated with convergent boundaries?

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Reverse faults.

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What is a normal fault?

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A type of fault where the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall, typically found at divergent boundaries.