7.2.5 Plate Tectonics

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What is Plate Tectonics?

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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

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What is Subduction?

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The process that occurs when one tectonic plate is forced under another and into the mantle.

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What type of boundary occurs when two plates come together?

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Convergent Boundary.

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What type of boundary occurs when two plates move apart?

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Divergent Boundary.

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What type of boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other?

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Transform Boundary.

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, often causing earthquakes and mountain building.

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

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What is a Transform Boundary?

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

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What natural events occur at all plate boundaries?

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Earthquakes.

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Where are earthquakes and volcanoes generally located?

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At the edges of plate boundaries.