Analyzing Mountain Sites Flashcard

Front

What do the white lines on a world-wide earthquake distribution figure represent?

Back

Plate boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the primary location where most earthquakes occur?

Back

In the oceans and along the edges of continents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What geological features are associated with the majority of earthquakes?

Back

Tectonic Plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the term for large, valuable mineral deposits removed from the ground?

Back

Ore.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

What is the term for molten rock that has formed deep within the Earth?

Back

Magma.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What type of earthquakes are more common, shallow or deep?

Back

Shallow earthquakes.

Front

What is the relationship between tectonic plate boundaries and earthquake occurrence?

Back

Many earthquakes happen along the borders of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

Front

What is the significance of understanding earthquake distribution?

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It helps in predicting earthquake-prone areas and understanding tectonic activity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What are the two main types of tectonic plate boundaries?

Back

Divergent and convergent boundaries.

Front

What is the process called when tectonic plates move past each other?

Back

Transform faulting.