Plate Tectonics APES

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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 the formation of mountains, island arcs, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart from each other, leading to the creation of rift valleys, volcanoes, seafloor spreading, and earthquakes.

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What are mid-ocean ridges?

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Mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges formed by sea floor spreading at divergent boundaries.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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What geological features are commonly associated with convergent boundaries?

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Mountains, island arcs, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

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What geological features are commonly associated with divergent boundaries?

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Rift valleys, volcanoes, seafloor spreading, and earthquakes.

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is a transform plate boundary located in California, known for its significant earthquake activity.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to the formation of deep ocean trenches and volcanic arcs.

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What are the primary results of transform boundaries?

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Transform boundaries mainly result in earthquakes.

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What is seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is created at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates pull apart.