Divergent ET

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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At which plate boundary is new crust formed?

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Divergent boundary.

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What geological feature is formed when a divergent boundary occurs under continental crust?

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Rift Valley.

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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 divergent boundaries, pushing older crust away from the ridge.

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What happens to old crust at divergent boundaries?

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Old crust is pushed outwards as new crust forms.

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What is an example of a divergent boundary between two continental plates?

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East African Rift Valley.

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What type of movement occurs at a divergent boundary?

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The plates move away from each other.

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What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

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The Mid-Ocean Ridge is a continuous mountain range formed by the upwelling of magma at divergent boundaries in the ocean.

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What is the difference between a divergent boundary and a convergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, plates move apart, while at a convergent boundary, plates move towards each other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.