Plate Boundaries

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What is a plate boundary?
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A plate boundary is the edge where two tectonic plates meet. These boundaries can be classified into three main types: convergent, divergent, and transform.
2.
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What happens at a transform boundary?
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At a transform boundary, two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, which can cause earthquakes.
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced below the other, creating subduction zones.
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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, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a subduction zone?
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A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate sinks below another, typically occurring at convergent boundaries.
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What geologic feature is commonly associated with convergent boundaries?
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Mountains are commonly formed at convergent boundaries due to the collision and compression of tectonic plates.
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What is the primary cause of earthquakes at transform boundaries?
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The primary cause of earthquakes at transform boundaries is the friction and stress that builds up as plates slide past each other.
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