What is a divergent boundary?
4.1 Plate Tectonics

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A boundary between tectonic plates where the two plates move away from each other, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.
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Where does sea floor spreading occur?
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At mid-ocean ridges, where molten material rises from the mantle and creates new oceanic crust.
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What type of boundary is characterized by two tectonic plates moving toward each other?
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Convergent boundary.
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What is a subduction zone?
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A region where one tectonic plate slides under another, often leading to volcanic activity.
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Define convergent boundary.
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A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other, which can result in one plate being forced beneath another.
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What happens at mid-ocean ridges?
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Magma rises from the mantle, creating new oceanic crust as tectonic plates diverge.
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What is the result of tectonic plates colliding?
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The formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity, depending on the type of plates involved.
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