Plate Tectonics
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Divergent Boundary?
Back
A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating rifts and ocean ridges.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Convergent Boundary?
Back
A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move toward each other, which can lead to the formation of mountains and other geological features.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What geological features can form from Convergent Plate Movement?
Back
Mountains, as the collision of plates pushes the land upwards.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do mountains form?
Back
Mountains form from the collision of tectonic plates.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is created by Divergent Plate Movement?
Back
Rifts and ocean ridges, as the plates pull apart.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Transform Boundary?
Back
A plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past one another, often causing earthquakes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Subduction?
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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to volcanic activity.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
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