Earth's Dynamics - Mini Review

Front

What theory states that Earth's surface is broken into separate plates?

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Plate tectonics

Front

What is the term for the area where two tectonic plates move towards each other?

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Convergent boundary

Front

What is the term for the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another?

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Subduction zone

Front

What type of stress occurs when two tectonic plates push against each other?

Back

Compression

Front

What type of stress occurs when two tectonic plates pull away from each other?

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Tension

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth's plates caused by convection currents in the mantle?

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Plate tectonics

Front

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other?

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Transform boundary

Front

What is the geological feature formed at a mid-ocean ridge?

Back

New oceanic crust is formed as tectonic plates pull apart.

Front

What is the term for the stress that occurs when plates slide past each other?

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Shear stress

Front

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

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Pangea