Plate Tectonics

Plate Tectonics

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6th Grade

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1.

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What is Plate Tectonics?

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The theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

2.

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What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth, which is solid and relatively thin compared to other layers.

3.

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What is the mantle?

Back

The thick layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

4.

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What is the outer core?

Back

The layer of the Earth beneath the mantle, composed of liquid iron and nickel, responsible for Earth's magnetic field.

5.

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What is the inner core?

Back

The innermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid iron and nickel, with extremely high temperatures and pressure.

6.

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 resulting in the formation of new crust.

7.

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

Back

A plate boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath another.

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