What is Plate Tectonics?
Plate Tectonics

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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.
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What are tectonic plates?
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Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A type of tectonic boundary where two plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced below the other.
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What is a divergent boundary?
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A type of tectonic boundary where two plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.
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What is a transform boundary?
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A type of tectonic boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally.
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What is the Ring of Fire?
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A region around the Pacific Ocean known for its high levels of earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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What causes the movement of tectonic plates?
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Convection currents in the Asthenosphere, which is the semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere.
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