Unit 2 (Plate Motion) Review

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What do the plates of Earth’s outer layer do?

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The plates of Earth’s outer layer move.

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Where are mid-ocean ridges and volcanoes commonly found?

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Mid-ocean ridges and volcanoes are commonly found at divergent plate boundaries.

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True or False: Earthquakes make plates move apart.

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False

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How did the Mesosaurus fossils move apart over time?

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The Mesosaurus fossils moved apart gradually over tens of millions of years.

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What do geologists look for in landforms and geologic events?

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Geologists look for patterns in landforms and geologic events.

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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.

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What is the theory of plate tectonics?

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The theory of plate tectonics explains how the Earth's plates move and interact, leading to geological phenomena.

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What are convergent plate boundaries?

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Convergent plate boundaries are areas where two tectonic plates collide or move towards each other.

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What happens at divergent plate boundaries?

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At divergent plate boundaries, tectonic plates move apart, creating new crust.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.