Plate Tectonics

What are the different types of plate boundaries involved in plate tectonics?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

• Subduction

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How do mechanisms such as slab pull, ridge push, and mantle convection drive the movement of plates?

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Slab pull occurs when a dense oceanic plate sinks into the mantle, pulling the rest of the plate behind it.

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Why is understanding plate tectonics crucial?

• To predict and prepare for natural disasters

• To study the behavior of animals

• To improve agricultural practices

• To explore outer space

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What are some effects of plate tectonics on the Earth's surface?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Floods

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