Plates on the Move

Plates on the Move

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Other Sciences

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is another term for molten rock?

Back

Magma

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does magma form in the earth?

Back

in the mantle

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was the discovery of seafloor spreading important?

Back

helps explain how continents could move apart (drift)

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The oldest ocean crust is found near the mid ocean ridge

Back

False

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The newest ocean crust is found near the Mid Ocean Ridge

Back

True

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which process explains the formation of magma? Options: sublimation, condensation, subduction

Back

subduction