Enviro Unit 1 Summative Review

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced below the other, leading to subduction.

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What occurs at a convergent boundary where an oceanic plate meets a continental plate?

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At this boundary, the denser oceanic plate is subducted beneath the lighter continental plate.

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Define subduction.

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and is forced down into the mantle.

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What geological features are commonly formed at divergent plate boundaries?

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Divergent plate boundaries can create rift valleys, volcanoes, seafloor spreading, and earthquakes.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A transform plate boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, leading to earthquakes.

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Give an example of a transform plate boundary.

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

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What is seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates pull apart.

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What happens to oceanic crust at a subduction zone?

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At a subduction zone, the oceanic crust is pulled downward into the mantle, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental plates?

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Oceanic plates are denser and thinner than continental plates, which are thicker and less dense.

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What geological activity is associated with convergent boundaries?

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Convergent boundaries are associated with earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges.

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