Plate Tectonics APES

Plate Tectonics APES

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Science

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What occurs when stress overcomes a locked fault, releasing stored energy?

Back

Earthquake

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when oceanic plates move apart and rising magma forms new oceanic crust?

Back

Seafloor spreading

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of plate boundary is the San Andreas fault?

Back

Transform plate boundary

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do transform boundaries mainly result in?

Back

Earthquakes

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other?

Back

Transform boundary

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What geological feature is formed at divergent plate boundaries?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

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