Plate Motion Engineering Internship Review

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What causes tsunamis at convergent plate boundaries?

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When one tectonic plate subducts beneath another, it causes an upward displacement of water, leading to tsunamis.

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Do all earthquakes cause tsunamis?

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False. Not all earthquakes generate tsunamis; only those that occur under the ocean or near coastal areas can.

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What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates move apart?

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Divergent boundary.

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What does it mean to evacuate?

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To leave an area and move somewhere safe.

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What is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

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The mantle.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates collide, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What is the role of the mantle in plate tectonics?

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The mantle's convection currents drive the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is subduction?

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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes.