Plate Tectonics & Boundaries

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What is a divergent plate boundary?
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A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust, rift valleys, and volcanic activity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and subduction zones.
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What is subduction?
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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle, often occurring at convergent boundaries.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?
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Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift Theory, suggesting that continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the four layers of the Earth?
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The four layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does convection affect the Earth's plates?
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Convection in the mantle causes the movement of tectonic plates, leading to geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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