Flashcard 2 Intro to Earth Science

Front

A Plate Boundary where two plates move toward each other is called?

Back

Convergent Boundary

Front

How a substance flows in its liquid state is called _________.

Back

Viscosity

Front

What is the minimum number of seismograph stations needed to locate an earthquake epicenter?

Back

3

Front

Schist is formed when the sedimentary rock ______ is put under high temperatures.

Back

Shale

Front

The continents move very slowly, only a few __________ per year.

Back

Centimeters

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform Boundary

Front

What is the process called when one tectonic plate is forced under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

What is the term for the outer layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Back

Movement of tectonic plates