Topic 4 Plate Tectonics

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What type of volcanoes are found in Hawaii?

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Shield volcanoes are found in Hawaii and they produce new land.

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What process is causing Australia to move closer to the Asian subcontinent?

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Tectonic plate movement and continental drift are causing Australia to move closer to Asia.

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What is Pangaea?

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Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed around 335 to 175 million years ago.

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Where are the majority of Earth's volcanoes found?

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The majority of Earth's volcanoes are found along tectonic plate boundaries, especially the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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How do islands form in the South Pacific?

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Islands in the South Pacific form through volcanic activity, coral reef accumulation, and tectonic uplift.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is continental drift?

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Continental drift is the theory that continents move slowly over the Earth's surface.

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What is a cinder cone volcano?

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A cinder cone volcano is a steep, conical hill formed from volcanic ash and small lava fragments.

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What is a stratovolcano?

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A stratovolcano is a large, steep-sided volcano built up by layers of lava and ash.

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What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

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The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanoes occur.