Plate Tectonics

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What is Plate Tectonics?
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The theory that explains the structure and movement of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.
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What is Sea Floor Spreading?
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The process that adds new crust to the ocean floor along mid-ocean ridges, causing the ocean floor to expand.
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What are Plate Boundaries?
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The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can lead to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.
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What is Pangea?
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A supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, where all continents were joined together.
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What are Faults?
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Breaks in Earth's crust where rocks have slipped past each other, often causing earthquakes.
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What is Continental Drift?
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The theory that continents have moved over geological time from a single landmass to their current locations.
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What is Subduction?
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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.
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