Plate Boundaries Practice
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What geological feature is formed at a transform boundary?
Back
Transform boundaries can create faults, such as the San Andreas Fault, where two plates slide past each other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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