Amplify Plate Motion

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust.

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How fast do Earth's plates move?

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Earth's plates move very slowly, at a rate of about 1 cm per year, which is too slow to be seen by humans.

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What is the mantle?

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The soft, solid layer of rock beneath Earth's plates that allows them to move.

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What happens at a divergent plate boundary?

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New plates are formed as magma rises to the surface and solidifies.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath another.

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What is a transform fault?

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A boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What is the rate of plate movement compared to human perception?

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The movement is too slow to be seen by humans, typically around 1 cm per year.

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What geological features are commonly found at divergent boundaries?

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Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys are commonly formed at divergent boundaries.

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What is the significance of the mantle in plate tectonics?

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The mantle provides a semi-fluid layer that allows tectonic plates to move.

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What is the difference between a convergent and divergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary involves plates moving towards each other, while a divergent boundary involves plates moving away from each other.