
Unit 6.2: Effects of Plate Tectonics
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an earthquake?
Back
A movement or trembling of the ground caused by a sudden release of energy when rocks along a fault move.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hotspot?
Back
A volcanically active area of Earth's surface, commonly far from a tectonic plate boundary.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a mountain?
Back
An area of significantly increased elevation on Earth's surface, usually rising to a summit.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an ocean basin?
Back
The area of Earth that is covered by oceans.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the possible outcomes of tectonic plate interactions?
Back
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can occur when plates slide past each other, mountain ranges can form from hotspots, and oceanic trenches can form when one plate is forced under another.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes earthquakes?
Back
Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust due to the movement of tectonic plates.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a tectonic plate?
Back
A large, rigid piece of the Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.
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