Earth Science

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A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called

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Divergent Boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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The supercontinent that existed 200 million years ago is called

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Pangea

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Which layer of Earth makes up the majority of Earth's mass?

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Mantle

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The rigid layer of Earth made up of the crust and uppermost part of the mantle is called

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Lithosphere

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Where one plate slides under another plate is known as

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Subduction Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the process called when tectonic plates move and interact with each other?

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Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the name of the boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other?

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Transform Boundary

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What is the layer of Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

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Outer Core

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What is the term for the boundary where two plates collide?

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Convergent Boundary

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What is the name of the layer of Earth that is semi-fluid and allows tectonic plates to move?

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Asthenosphere