Plates on the Move Game

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a tectonic plate?
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A tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into several plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a subduction zone?
Back
A subduction zone is a region of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle, often causing volcanic activity.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transform plate boundary?
Back
A transform plate boundary is a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent plate boundary?
Back
A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, which can lead to mountain formation, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent plate boundary?
Back
A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes earthquakes?
Back
Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust due to tectonic plate movements, often occurring at plate boundaries.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Ring of Fire?
Back
The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.
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