Plate Boundaries

Plate Boundaries

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called

Back

Divergent Boundary

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tectonic plates are made up of continental crust and ________ crust.

Back

oceanic

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During sea floor spreading, molten material rises up from the mantle...

Back

at the mid ocean ridges

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which crust subducts because it is denser than other crust?

Back

oceanic crust

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A Plate Boundary where two plates move toward each other is called

Back

Convergent Boundary

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Subduction

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of boundary is formed when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform Boundary

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