What is Plate Tectonics?
Plate Tectonics

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1.
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The theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates and how they interact with each other.
2.
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What are the three types of plate boundaries?
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Convergent, Divergent, and Transform boundaries.
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What happens at a convergent boundary?
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Plates move towards each other, often forming mountains or causing earthquakes.
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What is a divergent boundary?
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A boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.
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What is a transform boundary?
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A boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.
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What geological feature is commonly formed at divergent boundaries?
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Mid-ocean ridges.
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What geological feature is commonly formed at convergent boundaries?
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Mountain ranges and trenches.
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