Name the Plates Flashcard

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere, which is the outermost layer of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Name the plate that is located between Europe and Asia.

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Eurasian Plate.

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Which tectonic plate is known for its significant geological activity and is located off the west coast of South America?

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South American Plate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the largest tectonic plate?

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The Pacific Plate.

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Identify the tectonic plate that is located off the coast of Oregon and Washington.

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Juan de Fuca Plate.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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What plate is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North American continent?

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Caribbean Plate.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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Which tectonic plate is known for the formation of the Himalayas?

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Indian Plate.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What is the name of the tectonic plate that includes Australia?

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Australian Plate.

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Which tectonic plate is located in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean?

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Nazca Plate.

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What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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Plate tectonics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3