Plate Boundaries

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced beneath the other, leading to subduction.

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What geological features are commonly found at convergent boundaries?

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Common geological features at convergent boundaries include deep ocean trenches and volcanic arcs.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust.

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What geological feature is associated with divergent boundaries?

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Mid-Ocean Ridges are geological features associated with divergent boundaries.

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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.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, often occurring at convergent boundaries.

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What are the two crustal features that occur near every subduction zone?

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Volcanoes and Trenches are the two crustal features that occur near every subduction zone.

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What happens at a mid-ocean ridge?

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At a mid-ocean ridge, new oceanic crust is formed as tectonic plates pull apart and magma rises to the surface.

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What is the relationship between plate boundaries and earthquakes?

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Most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries due to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates.

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What is the significance of rift valleys?

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Rift valleys are significant geological features that form at divergent boundaries on land, indicating the splitting of a tectonic plate.