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What tectonic feature is formed when two plates move apart?
What is the rate of movement of the Earth's tectonic plates?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of convergent plate boundaries?
Which tectonic feature is the longest mountain range in the world?
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What activity primarily occurs at transform fault boundaries?
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Study Notes
Tectonic Plate Boundaries
- Earth's tectonic plates move at a rate of a few centimeters per year.
- The movement of plates forms boundaries which can be categorized into three types: divergent, convergent, and transform fault.
- Divergent boundaries occur where two plates move apart.
- Convergent boundaries occur where two plates collide.
- Transform fault boundaries occur where two plates slide past each other.
- The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the longest mountain range in the world, formed by a divergent boundary.
- The Mid-ocean ridge system connects all the world's oceans.
Activity 1: Model of Plate Boundaries
- Materials for the activity include: wax paper, tape, plastic knife or spoon, all-purpose cream, two squares of ham, and graham crackers.
Activity 4: Find The Boundary On The Map!
- The direction of the arrows on the map indicates the movement of the plates.
- Identify the plates that lie on the divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.
Bookwork Exercise 1.2
- Complete the exercise on page 25.
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Test your knowledge on tectonic plate boundaries through a variety of activities. From identifying the types of boundaries to modeling them, this quiz provides a comprehensive understanding of how Earth's plates interact. Prepare to explore the divergent, convergent, and transform fault boundaries and their real-world implications.
