Plate Tectonics Review

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a divergent plate boundary?
Back
A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent plate boundary?
Back
A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, leading to one plate being forced beneath the other, which can create mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transform plate boundary?
Back
A transform plate boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing friction and leading to earthquakes.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do convection currents play in plate tectonics?
Back
Convection currents in the mantle are the driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates, as hot material rises and cooler material sinks.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who was Marie Tharp and what was her contribution to plate tectonics?
Back
Marie Tharp was a geologist who created the first detailed maps of the ocean floor, providing evidence for the theory of plate tectonics.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the mid-ocean ridge?
Back
The mid-ocean ridge is a divergent boundary where new oceanic crust is formed, and it is the longest mountain range in the world.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is subduction?
Back
Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to the formation of deep ocean trenches and volcanic arcs.
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