8th Science Plate Tectonics

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What is Plate Tectonics?
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The theory that Earth's crust and upper mantle are broken into sections (plates) that are in constant, slow motion.
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What is a transform fault?
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A type of fault where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.
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What is the San Andreas Fault?
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A transform fault located in California, known for its significant seismic activity.
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What are rift valleys?
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Valleys formed when tectonic plates move away from each other, causing fractures in the Earth's crust.
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What is a mid-ocean ridge?
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An underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics at divergent boundaries.
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What happens at convergent boundaries?
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Tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced under another.
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What is seafloor spreading?
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The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and gradually moves away from the ridge.
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