APES Unit 4

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between continental and oceanic lithospheric plates in terms of thickness?
Back
Continental lithospheric plates are thicker than oceanic lithospheric plates.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which soil component has the highest capacity for holding water?
Back
Clay has the highest capacity for holding water.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of boundary is the San Andreas Fault in California?
Back
The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a single tectonic plate have multiple types of boundaries?
Back
Yes, a single tectonic plate can have convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries along its borders.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of lithospheric plate is denser, continental or oceanic?
Back
Oceanic lithospheric plates are denser than continental plates.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent boundary?
Back
A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust.
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