Earth and Earth's Structures Day 1

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What is a plate boundary?

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A plate boundary is the edge where two tectonic plates meet. These boundaries can cause geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanoes.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

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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 is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often after being transported by erosion.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface. When it erupts, it is called lava.

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes over time.