What is a divergent plate boundary?
Plate Tectonics STAAR Review

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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.
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What is subduction?
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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate slides under another, often leading to the melting of the oceanic crust and the formation of volcanic activity.
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What geological features are formed at divergent boundaries?
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Geological features such as mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys are formed at divergent boundaries.
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What type of tectonic plate boundary is associated with earthquakes?
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Transform boundaries are associated with earthquakes as plates slide past each other.
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What is the Great Rift Valley an example of?
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The Great Rift Valley is an example of a divergent boundary where tectonic plates are moving apart.
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What happens at a convergent plate boundary?
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At a convergent plate boundary, two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
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What is continental drift?
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Continental drift is the theory that continents have moved over geological time and were once part of a single landmass.
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