Amplify Plate Motion

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What is a Divergent Plate Boundary?

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A Divergent Plate Boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of Earth's outer layer that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity.

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What happens at a Convergent Plate Boundary?

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At a Convergent Plate Boundary, one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to subduction, where the sinking plate is pushed into the mantle.

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How fast do Earth's tectonic plates move?

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Earth's tectonic plates move very slowly, typically about 1 cm per year, which is too slow to be seen by humans.

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What occurs at Transform Plate Boundaries?

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At Transform Plate Boundaries, two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.

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What is the role of magma in plate tectonics?

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Magma rises to the surface at divergent boundaries, creating new crust, and can also be involved in volcanic activity at convergent boundaries.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth's plates, leading to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture in Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet, often associated with earthquakes.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental plates?

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Oceanic plates are denser and thinner, while continental plates are thicker and less dense.