Plate Tectonics
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Science
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are plate boundaries?
Back
Plate boundaries are the edges where two tectonic plates meet. They can be divergent, convergent, or transform boundaries.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A divergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent boundary?
Back
A convergent boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced under another.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transform boundary?
Back
A transform boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the movement of tectonic plates?
Back
The movement of tectonic plates is primarily caused by convection currents in the asthenosphere, which is the semi-fluid layer beneath the Earth's crust.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an earthquake epicenter?
Back
The earthquake epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are rift valleys?
Back
Rift valleys are low-lying areas that form where tectonic plates are pulling apart, often leading to the creation of new ocean basins.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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