earthquakes and volcanoes

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanoes.

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Where do most earthquakes occur?

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Most earthquakes occur along the borders of tectonic plates.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What are the different types of plate boundaries?

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The three main types of plate boundaries are divergent, convergent, and transform.

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

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

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates move towards each other, which can cause one plate to be forced under another, leading to subduction.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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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 due to tectonic plate movements.