Plate Tectonics
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Plate Tectonics?
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The theory that explains the structure and movement of Earth's outer layer (lithosphere) which is divided into tectonic plates.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are tectonic plates?
Back
Large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the lithosphere?
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The outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper mantle, which is solid and rigid.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A type of tectonic boundary where two plates move towards each other, often causing mountains or earthquakes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a divergent boundary?
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A type of tectonic boundary where two plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transform boundary?
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A type of tectonic boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens at a convergent boundary?
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Plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic activity.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
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