Plate Tectonics
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent plate boundary?
Back
A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.
2.
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 earthquakes along faults.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Earth's lithosphere consist of?
Back
The Earth's lithosphere consists of the upper mantle and the crust, which includes both oceanic and continental crust.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where are the oldest rocks typically found?
Back
The oldest rocks are typically found at the edges of tectonic plates, often in continental crust regions.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is sea floor spreading?
Back
Sea floor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is created at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates pull apart.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent plate boundary?
Back
A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced beneath another, leading to subduction.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is subduction?
Back
Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle, often creating deep ocean trenches.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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