Plate tectonics

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What is a Transform Boundary?

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A Transform Boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally. These boundaries can get stuck, causing earthquakes when they slip.

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What does the Plate Tectonic Theory explain?

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The Plate Tectonic Theory explains that Earth's outer layer is broken into large, slowly moving pieces called tectonic plates.

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What is Continental Drift?

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Continental Drift is the theory that continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart over time.

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What happens at a Divergent Boundary?

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At a Divergent Boundary, new crust is created as tectonic plates move apart.

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What is formed at a Mid Ocean Ridge?

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A Mid Ocean Ridge is formed at a Divergent Boundary where tectonic plates are moving apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust.

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

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A Convergent Boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often leading to one plate being forced beneath another.

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What is a Subduction Zone?

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A Subduction Zone is a type of Convergent Boundary where one tectonic plate is pushed under another, often causing volcanic activity.

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What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a region around the Pacific Ocean known for its high levels of seismic activity and volcanoes, primarily due to tectonic plate boundaries.

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What is an example of a Transform Boundary?

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An example of a Transform Boundary is the San Andreas Fault in California.

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What geological features are created at Divergent Boundaries?

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Geological features such as mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys are created at Divergent Boundaries.