Tectonic Plates

Tectonic Plates

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

Back

Pangea

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the tectonic plate boundary where plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform boundary

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which tectonic plate lies beneath South America?

Back

South American Plate

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Lithosphere

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many major tectonic plates are there?

Back

7

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when one tectonic plate moves under another?

Back

Subduction

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates move away from each other?

Back

Divergent boundary

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