
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics Review
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is convection?
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Convection is the process of heat transfer in fluids (liquids and gases) where warmer, less dense areas rise and cooler, denser areas sink, creating a circular motion.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a subduction zone?
Back
A subduction zone is a region where one tectonic plate sinks below another, often leading to volcanic activity and the formation of mountain ranges.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What distinguishes a supervolcano from a regular volcano?
Back
Supervolcanoes are more powerful and erupt less often compared to regular volcanoes.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do the Hawaiian islands form?
Back
The Hawaiian islands formed at a hotspot, where magma from deep within the Earth rises to create volcanic islands.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is formed whenever a subduction zone is created?
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A volcano is formed whenever a subduction zone is created.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are tectonic plates?
Back
Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing geological activity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the theory of continental drift?
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The theory of continental drift suggests that continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart over geological time.
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