Pangaea

Pangaea

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Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS1-4, MS-LS4-1

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Pangaea?

Back

Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, around 335 million years ago, where all the continents were joined together.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do Earth's plates move?

Back

Earth's plates move because of molten rock heating and cooling within the mantle.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer-most layer of Earth?

Back

The outer-most layer of Earth is called the crust.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Mid-Ocean Ridges?

Back

Mid-Ocean Ridges are a chain of underwater mountains formed by tectonic plates moving apart.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens at convergent plate boundaries?

Back

At convergent plate boundaries, tectonic plates move towards each other, which can cause earthquakes and the formation of mountains.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are transform plate boundaries?

Back

Transform plate boundaries are where two tectonic plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the layer of Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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