Plate Tectonics
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the name of the supercontinent that existed around 200 million years ago?
Back
Pangea.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?
Back
Temperature increases.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three types of plate boundaries?
Back
Divergent, Convergent, and Transform boundaries.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent boundary?
Back
A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move toward each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transform boundary?
Back
A plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What geological features are commonly formed at divergent boundaries?
Back
Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.
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