Identifying Plate Boundaries

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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, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, causing one plate to be forced beneath the other, often leading to mountain formation or volcanic activity.

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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, which can cause earthquakes.

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Example of a divergent boundary?

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a classic example of a divergent boundary.

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Example of a convergent boundary?

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The Himalayas, formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, are an example of a convergent boundary.

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Example of a transform boundary?

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The San Andreas Fault in California is a well-known transform boundary.

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What geological feature is commonly associated with divergent boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridges are commonly associated with divergent boundaries.

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What geological feature is commonly associated with convergent boundaries?

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Subduction zones, where one plate is forced under another, are commonly associated with convergent boundaries.

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What happens at transform boundaries?

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At transform boundaries, plates slide past each other, which can lead to earthquakes.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.