Do Now - 12/2 - KWL Plate Tectonics

Do Now - 12/2 - KWL Plate Tectonics

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the theory of plate tectonics?

Back

The theory of plate tectonics explains how the Earth's plates move and interact, leading to the formation of continents, mountains, and ocean basins.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three types of plate boundaries?

Back

The three types of plate boundaries are divergent (plates move apart), convergent (plates collide), and transform (plates slide past each other).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens at a divergent boundary?

Back

At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface, often forming mid-ocean ridges.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What occurs at a convergent boundary?

Back

At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic activity.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is subduction?

Back

Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another, leading to volcanic activity and the formation of deep ocean trenches.

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