What is Plate Tectonics?
Plate tectonics Review

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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.
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What is Pangaea?
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A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, which eventually broke apart due to plate tectonics.
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What causes the movement of tectonic plates?
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Convection currents in the Earth's mantle, which are caused by the heat from the Earth's core.
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What is Sea-floor spreading?
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The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and older crust is pushed away.
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What are plate boundaries?
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The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can be divergent, convergent, or transform.
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What occurs at divergent boundaries?
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Tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.
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What occurs at convergent boundaries?
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Tectonic plates move towards each other, which can result in subduction, mountain building, or volcanic activity.
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