Plate Boundaries

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains or subduction zones.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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

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What geological feature is commonly associated with transform boundaries?

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Earthquakes are commonly associated with transform boundaries due to the friction between sliding plates.

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What causes tectonic plates to move?

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Tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the mantle, which are caused by the heat from the Earth's core.

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What is subduction?

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

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What type of boundary results in the formation of mountains?

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Mountains are typically formed at convergent boundaries where two continental plates collide.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, primarily due to tectonic plate boundaries.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region that forms where tectonic plates are moving apart, often found at divergent boundaries.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental plates?

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