Plate Tectonics
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
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.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two types of crust?
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Continental crust and oceanic crust.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why does oceanic crust subduct under continental crust?
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Because oceanic crust is denser than continental crust.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Convergent Boundary?
Back
A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Divergent Boundary?
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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Transform Boundary?
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A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes the movement of Earth's plates?
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The movement is primarily caused by convection currents in the mantle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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