Plate Tectonics & Weathering Review Flashcard

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What is Plate Tectonics?

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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

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What causes the movement of tectonic plates?

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Convection currents in the mantle.

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What is an Earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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Convergent, Divergent, and Transform.

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What happens at a convergent plate boundary?

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Plates move towards each other, often causing earthquakes and mountain building.

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What happens at a divergent plate boundary?

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Plates move apart from each other, often creating new crust as magma rises.

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What is Weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is Erosion?

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The process of moving weathered materials from one location to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is Deposition?

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The process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is a Transform Plate Boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.