What is Plate Tectonics?
Plate Tectonics

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8th Grade
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Tovis Ingram
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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.
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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
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Divergent, Convergent, and Transform boundaries.
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What occurs at a divergent boundary?
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Tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, often resulting in mid-ocean ridges.
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A boundary where two tectonic plates collide, often resulting in mountains, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.
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What is a transform boundary?
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A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.
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What geologic feature is commonly found at a convergent boundary between continental crusts?
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Mountains.
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What is convection current?
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The cycle of movement in fluids caused by the uneven heating of the fluid, which drives ocean currents, weather patterns, and tectonic plate movements.
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