Plate Tectonics HONORS

Plate Tectonics HONORS

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Convergent Boundary?

Back

A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often causing one plate to be forced below the other, leading to subduction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What geological feature is formed at a Convergent Boundary?

Back

Volcanic mountains, mountain ranges, and deep ocean trenches can form at convergent boundaries due to the collision and subduction of tectonic plates.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Divergent Boundary?

Back

A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What geological feature is associated with Divergent Boundaries?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges are formed at divergent boundaries as magma rises to create new oceanic crust.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Transform Boundary?

Back

A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Ring of Fire?

Back

A region around the Pacific Ocean characterized by a high number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to convergent boundaries.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes tectonic plates to move?

Back

Tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the mantle, which are caused by the heat from the Earth's core.

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