Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the thick part of the earth's crust that forms the large landmasses?

Back

Continental Crust

Front

What was Pangea?

Back

A supercontinent where all Earth's land masses were joined.

Front

Which theory describes the motion of and force driving Earth's plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What happens at a divergent boundary?

Back

The plates are moving away from each other.

Front

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

Back

Transform Boundary

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the core of the Earth primarily made of?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What geological feature is formed at convergent boundaries?

Back

Mountains or Trenches

Front

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

Back

Subduction