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What geological process is responsible for the formation of mountain ranges when two continental plates collide?
What geological process is responsible for the formation of mountain ranges when two continental plates collide?
Which mountain range was formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian Plates?
Which mountain range was formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian Plates?
How tall can the peaks of the Himalayas reach?
How tall can the peaks of the Himalayas reach?
How much do the Himalayas grow each year due to the movement of the Indian Plate?
How much do the Himalayas grow each year due to the movement of the Indian Plate?
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What major event preceded the collision of the Indian and Eurasian Plates?
What major event preceded the collision of the Indian and Eurasian Plates?
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Which of the following countries does NOT have territory in the Himalayan mountain range?
Which of the following countries does NOT have territory in the Himalayan mountain range?
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What type of plate boundary occurs when tectonic plates move away from each other?
What type of plate boundary occurs when tectonic plates move away from each other?
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What happens to the space created when tectonic plates move apart at divergent boundaries?
What happens to the space created when tectonic plates move apart at divergent boundaries?
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What feature forms at divergent boundaries in the ocean as plates pull apart?
What feature forms at divergent boundaries in the ocean as plates pull apart?
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What occurs when two continental plates diverge?
What occurs when two continental plates diverge?
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What is the result of magma oozing up from the mantle at divergent boundaries?
What is the result of magma oozing up from the mantle at divergent boundaries?
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What specific landform can be a result of the widening crust along a rift?
What specific landform can be a result of the widening crust along a rift?
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What happens at transform boundaries between tectonic plates?
What happens at transform boundaries between tectonic plates?
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What is frequently associated with faults created by transform boundaries?
What is frequently associated with faults created by transform boundaries?
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As continental rifting progresses, what can eventually occur?
As continental rifting progresses, what can eventually occur?
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Why do transform boundaries often produce many earthquakes?
Why do transform boundaries often produce many earthquakes?
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What is formed at a subduction zone when one oceanic plate is forced under another?
What is formed at a subduction zone when one oceanic plate is forced under another?
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What is the primary cause of magma formation in subduction zones?
What is the primary cause of magma formation in subduction zones?
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What phenomenon is caused by sudden shifts on the ocean floor?
What phenomenon is caused by sudden shifts on the ocean floor?
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Which statement is true regarding earthquakes in subduction zones?
Which statement is true regarding earthquakes in subduction zones?
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The Ring of Fire is known for what geological feature?
The Ring of Fire is known for what geological feature?
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What is the primary reason why continental plates do not get pulled under the Earth?
What is the primary reason why continental plates do not get pulled under the Earth?
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Which of the following is an example of volcanic islands formed by subduction?
Which of the following is an example of volcanic islands formed by subduction?
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Which event can lead to significant destruction when a tsunami reaches land?
Which event can lead to significant destruction when a tsunami reaches land?
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What is occurring at the boundary between the Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate?
What is occurring at the boundary between the Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate?
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What geological event is predicted to occur at the boundary of the Australian and Pacific Plates?
What geological event is predicted to occur at the boundary of the Australian and Pacific Plates?
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What is happening at the boundary where the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate meet?
What is happening at the boundary where the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate meet?
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What geological occurrence is most likely at the Nazca and South American Plate boundary in the near future?
What geological occurrence is most likely at the Nazca and South American Plate boundary in the near future?
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What is the primary reason for the presence of the Andes mountain range?
What is the primary reason for the presence of the Andes mountain range?
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Which of the following best describes the type of plate boundary between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate?
Which of the following best describes the type of plate boundary between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate?
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Which geological feature is likely to occur due to the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate?
Which geological feature is likely to occur due to the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate?
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What is the potential outcome of the interaction between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate?
What is the potential outcome of the interaction between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate?
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What geological event is associated with the volcanic activity in the Philippines?
What geological event is associated with the volcanic activity in the Philippines?
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Which of the following natural disasters is caused by an undersea earthquake?
Which of the following natural disasters is caused by an undersea earthquake?
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What is the ongoing geological process observed in the Himalayan Mountains?
What is the ongoing geological process observed in the Himalayan Mountains?
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Which geographical region is likely to experience significant volcanic activity?
Which geographical region is likely to experience significant volcanic activity?
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What is a major consequence of tectonic plate interactions?
What is a major consequence of tectonic plate interactions?
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The study of which scientific area encompasses plate tectonics and geological events?
The study of which scientific area encompasses plate tectonics and geological events?
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What is a common feature of plate boundaries where significant geological events occur?
What is a common feature of plate boundaries where significant geological events occur?
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Which of the following describes the process of one tectonic plate moving beneath another?
Which of the following describes the process of one tectonic plate moving beneath another?
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Study Notes
Plate Tectonics
- Tectonic plates are large, rigid slabs of rock that make up the Earth's outermost layer.
Convergent Boundaries
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Oceanic-Continental Subduction: When an oceanic plate collides with a continental plate, the denser oceanic plate is forced under the lighter continental plate.
- This process creates magma, leading to the formation of volcanoes on the overriding plate.
- An example is the Ring of Fire, a band of active volcanoes encircling the Pacific Ocean.
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Oceanic-Oceanic Subduction: When two oceanic plates collide, the older plate is forced under the younger plate.
- This process creates chains of volcanic islands called island arcs.
- Examples include the Mariana Islands and the Aleutian Islands.
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Continental-Continental Collision: When two continental plates collide, the plates crush and fold, leading to the formation of mountains.
- An example is the Himalayan mountain range, which is formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
Divergent Boundaries
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Seafloor Spreading: When oceanic plates move apart, magma rises from the mantle to fill the space between the plates.
- This forms new ocean floor and a mid-ocean ridge.
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Rifts: When continental plates move apart, a valley-like rift develops.
- This rift can become a new sea or ocean basin.
Transform Boundaries
- When tectonic plates grind past each other horizontally.
- This creates faults, which can produce earthquakes.
Examples
- Philippines: Volcanic eruptions are common due to the subduction of oceanic plates under the Philippine plate.
- Indian Ocean: Tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes, such as the one that occurred in 2004.
- Himalayan Mountains: The Himalayas continue to grow taller due to the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
- South America: The Andes mountain range is formed by the subduction of the Nazca plate under the South American plate.
- Cotopaxi volcano: An active volcano in Ecuador, which is part of the Andes.
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Explore the fascinating world of plate tectonics and the various types of convergent boundaries. Learn about the processes that lead to volcanic activity and mountain formation, with examples such as the Ring of Fire and the Himalayas. This quiz will test your understanding of how tectonic plates interact.
