Plate Tectonics

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What is Plate Tectonics?
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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.
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What is a tectonic plate?
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A large, rigid piece of the Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.
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What is a transform boundary?
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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A type of plate boundary where two plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.
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What is a divergent boundary?
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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens at a subduction zone?
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An oceanic plate is forced under a continental plate, leading to volcanic activity and the formation of deep ocean trenches.
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What is the San Andreas Fault?
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A transform boundary located in California, known for its frequent earthquakes.
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