Plate Tectonics 2024

Front

The theory of _____ states that plates move around on the asthenosphere.

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Plate tectonics

Front

A fault is formed by the movement of a __________ plate boundary.

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Transform

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O

Front

________ are large sections of lithosphere that float on the asthenosphere.

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Plates

Front

A convergent boundary occurs when plates experience ________ force.

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Compression

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth beneath the crust?

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Mantle

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other?

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Transform boundary

Front

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

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Subduction

Front

What is the name of the boundary where two plates move apart?

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Divergent boundary