Amplify Plate Motion Critical Juncture Review

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What is a Divergent Plate Boundary?

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A Divergent Plate Boundary is a location where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What are Tectonic Plates?

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Tectonic Plates are large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth's outer layer, floating on the semi-fluid mantle beneath.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Define 'plate' in the context of Earth's structure.

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A 'plate' refers to one of the large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth's outer layer.

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What is the difference between Earth's plates and the mantle?

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Earth's plates are hard solid materials, while the mantle is a soft solid material.

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True or False: Plate motion is caused by earthquakes that push the plates around.

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False. Plate motion is primarily driven by convection currents in the mantle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What happens at a Convergent Plate Boundary?

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At a Convergent Plate Boundary, two tectonic plates move towards each other, which can lead to one plate being forced beneath another, causing subduction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is a Transform Fault?

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A Transform Fault is a type of boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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What is the role of magma in plate tectonics?

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Magma rises to the surface at divergent boundaries, creating new crust as tectonic plates separate.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the Earth's outer layer called?

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The Earth's outer layer is called the lithosphere.