Plate Boundaries Practice

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often resulting in the formation of mountains, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, characterized by their long wavelengths and high energy.

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What geological feature is formed at a transform boundary?

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Transform boundaries can create faults, such as the San Andreas Fault, where two plates slide past each other.

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is a major transform fault in California, marking the boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate.

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Where do most volcanoes and earthquakes occur?

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Most volcanoes and earthquakes occur along tectonic plate boundaries, where plates interact with each other.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust.

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What is an ocean trench?

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An ocean trench is a deep, narrow depression in the ocean floor formed at convergent boundaries where one plate is subducted beneath another.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, characterized by steep sides and often filled with water.