Plate Tectonics
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Plate Tectonics?
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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are Divergent Boundaries?
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Plate boundaries where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating rifts and ocean ridges.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Convergent Boundaries?
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Plate boundaries where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in subduction or mountain formation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are Transform Boundaries?
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Plate boundaries where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Subduction?
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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Sea-floor Spreading?
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The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and older crust is pushed away.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Pangea?
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A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, where all continents were joined together.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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