APES Unit 4

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.

Front

Which soil component has the highest capacity for holding water?

Back

Clay has the highest capacity for holding water.

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

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.

Front

Which type of lithospheric plate is denser, continental or oceanic?

Back

Oceanic lithospheric plates are denser than continental plates.

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

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.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What geological features are commonly associated with convergent boundaries?

Back

Mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs are commonly associated with convergent boundaries.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Front

What geological features are commonly associated with divergent boundaries?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys are commonly associated with divergent boundaries.