Plate Tectonics flashcard

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The process where oceanic crust slides under another plate and is melted is called ___________.

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, where it melts.

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What type of event will occur at this boundary?

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Earthquakes often occur at tectonic plate boundaries due to the movement and interaction of the plates.

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What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

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Transform boundaries are where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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Two plates come together or collide at what boundary?

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Convergent boundaries are where two tectonic plates collide, often forming mountains or causing earthquakes.

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The process that is continually adding new material to the ocean floor is called...

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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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What is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates?

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The theory of Plate Tectonics explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move over the asthenosphere.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to mountain formation or subduction.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.