APES 4.1 Review

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What is the driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?

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Mantle convection currents are the primary force driving the movement of tectonic plates, caused by the heat from the Earth's interior.

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What type of boundary occurs where two tectonic plates collide?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, often leading to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate slides beneath another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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How can a metamorphic rock become an igneous rock?

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A metamorphic rock can become an igneous rock through the process of melting and cooling.

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What do tectonic plates float on?

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Tectonic plates float on the asthenosphere, a semi-fluid layer of the mantle.

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What is the difference between a divergent and convergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart, while a convergent boundary is where they collide.

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What geological features are commonly formed at divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries often lead to the formation of mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.

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What is the role of the lithosphere in plate tectonics?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth that includes the crust and upper mantle, and it is broken into tectonic plates.

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What is an example of a transform boundary?

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The San Andreas Fault in California is an example of a transform boundary where two plates slide past each other.

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What is the process of weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials by wind, water, or ice.