22.4 Plate Tectonics

22.4 Plate Tectonics

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Other, Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The outside layer of the earth is called ______________________.

Back

crust

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The huge pieces of the earth's crust are called ____________________________.

Back

plates

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This famous transform fault is located in the western United States creates significant earthquake activity for California.

Back

San Andreas

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Waves move out through the ground from the ..........

Back

hypocenter

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where 2 plates are moving together? Options: Divergent Boundary, Convergent Boundary, Transform Boundary

Back

Convergent Boundary

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Stress that squeezes together

Back

Compression

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where 2 plates are moving apart? Options: Convergent Boundary, Divergent Boundary, Transform Boundary

Back

Divergent Boundary

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