Earth's Tectonic Plates Unit
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5th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Continental Drift Hypothesis?
Back
The Continental Drift Hypothesis states that continents move slowly over Earth's surface.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two types of crust?
Back
The two types of crust are Continental and Oceanic.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What layer includes the crust and solid, upper mantle?
Back
The layer that includes the crust and solid, upper mantle is called the Lithosphere.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why were some scientists skeptical of the Continental Drift Hypothesis?
Back
Some scientists were skeptical because they did not know what forces caused the continents to move.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes continents to move?
Back
Continents move due to seafloor spreading along the mid-ocean ridge.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Earth's outermost layer called?
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The Earth's outermost layer is called the Crust.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the layer beneath the Lithosphere?
Back
The layer beneath the Lithosphere is called the Asthenosphere.
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