Plate Tectonics Basics Review
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What is Plate Tectonics?
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The theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Pangaea?
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A supercontinent that existed around 335 million years ago, where all continents were joined together.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What evidence supports the theory of Plate Tectonics?
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Fossil distribution, geological similarities, and the fit of continental outlines.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a tectonic plate?
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A large, rigid piece of the Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the San Andreas Fault?
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A major fault line in California that marks the boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is GPS tracking in geology?
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A technology used to measure the movement of tectonic plates with high precision.
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What are glacier scars?
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Marks left on the Earth's surface by glaciers, indicating past glacial activity and climate conditions.
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