
6B Plate Boundaries Flashcardziz
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the speed at which tectonic plates move?
Back
Tectonic plates move about as fast as your fingernails grow.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of boundary do mountains and volcanoes form along?
Back
Mountains and volcanoes form along convergent boundaries.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transform boundary?
Back
A transform boundary occurs where two plates slide past each other.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where do earthquakes commonly occur?
Back
Earthquakes occur along transform boundaries.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a transform boundary?
Back
The San Andreas Fault is an example of a transform boundary.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plates?
Back
Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at divergent boundaries?
Back
At divergent boundaries, tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust.
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