Plate tectonics
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7th Grade
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1.
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What are plate boundaries?
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Plate boundaries are the edges where two tectonic plates meet. They are significant because most earthquakes and volcanic activity occur along these boundaries.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Plate Tectonic Theory?
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The Plate Tectonic Theory explains that Earth's outer layer is broken into large, slowly moving pieces called tectonic plates.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Continental Drift?
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Continental Drift is the theory that continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart over geological time.
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What are the two main types of tectonic plates?
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The two main types of tectonic plates are continental plates and oceanic plates.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do earthquakes relate to tectonic plates?
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Earthquakes often occur at plate boundaries where plates interact, causing stress to build up and eventually release.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a rift zone?
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A rift zone is a region where tectonic plates are moving apart, often leading to volcanic activity and the formation of new crust.
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What is sea floor spreading?
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Sea floor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is created at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates pull apart.
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