Amplify Plate Motion

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What happens at transform boundaries?

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At transform boundaries, the plates slide past one another, causing earthquakes.

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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.

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What layer do Earth's plates move on?

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Earth's plates move on a soft, solid layer of rock called the mantle.

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What do patterns on maps of volcanic activity and earthquakes indicate?

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Patterns on these maps indicate that volcanic activity and earthquakes occur in similar areas.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a feature that forms on the surface of a planet, such as a mountain, channel, or sand dune.

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What is the definition of tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with one another.

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What is the significance of the mantle in plate tectonics?

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The mantle is the layer beneath the Earth's crust that allows tectonic plates to move due to its semi-fluid nature.

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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

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What occurs at convergent boundaries?

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At convergent boundaries, tectonic plates move towards each other, which can cause mountains to form or lead to earthquakes.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.