Plate Tectonics
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plates made of?
Back
Continental and oceanic lithosphere.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where are ocean trenches typically found?
Back
Along oceanic-continental boundaries.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can earthquakes occur along all types of tectonic boundaries?
Back
Yes, earthquakes can happen along all boundaries.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do tectonic plates move along transform boundaries?
Back
They move past one another.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How far do tectonic plates typically move each year?
Back
Centimeters per year.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the lithosphere?
Back
The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
Back
Divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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