Plate Boundaries Review

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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 and offset features.

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What geologic features are commonly found at a transform boundary?

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Offset features such as streams and fences, and earthquakes.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often resulting in mountain formation or subduction.

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What geologic features are commonly found at a convergent boundary between two continental plates?

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Non-volcanic mountains, such as the Alps and Himalayas.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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What geologic features are commonly found at a divergent boundary between oceanic plates?

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Mid-Ocean Ridge and rift valleys.

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What is a rift valley?

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A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, often found at divergent boundaries.

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What is a hotspot?

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A hotspot is a location where magma from deep within the Earth's mantle rises to the surface, creating volcanic activity.

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How does the Pacific tectonic plate move in relation to the Hawaiian hotspot?

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The Pacific tectonic plate is moving toward the northwest over the hotspot.

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What is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent boundary between two oceanic plates, where new oceanic crust is formed.