Divergent ET

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What is a divergent boundary?

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

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What causes seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading occurs when new crust forms at divergent boundaries, pushing older crust outward.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, typically found under continental crust.

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What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

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The Mid-Ocean Ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by seafloor spreading at divergent boundaries.

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What happens at a divergent boundary?

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At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.

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What is an example of a divergent boundary?

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An example of a divergent boundary is the boundary between the Nazca Plate and the Pacific Plate.

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What type of geological activity occurs at divergent boundaries?

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Geological activities at divergent boundaries include volcanic eruptions and earthquakes due to the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is the difference between divergent and convergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries involve plates moving apart, while convergent boundaries involve plates moving towards each other.

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What is the significance of seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading is significant because it contributes to the movement of continents and the recycling of Earth's crust.

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How do divergent boundaries affect oceanic crust?

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Divergent boundaries lead to the formation of new oceanic crust as magma rises and solidifies at the ocean floor.