Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the theory that explains how continents move over Earth's surface?

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Continental Drift

Front

What type of boundary is responsible for the formation of mountains?

Back

Convergent Boundary

Front

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

Back

Pangea

Front

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is one piece of evidence that supports the theory of Plate Tectonics?

Back

Some continents appear to fit together like a puzzle.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

Front

What is a divergent boundary?

Back

A tectonic boundary where two plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A tectonic boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally.

Front

What geological feature is commonly formed at convergent boundaries?

Back

Mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

Front

What is subduction?

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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.