Earth's Structures UNIT 3 Test Review
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a tectonic plate?
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A tectonic plate is a large, rigid piece of the Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move over the semi-fluid asthenosphere, leading to geological phenomena.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is subduction?
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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are convergent boundaries?
Back
Convergent boundaries are areas where two tectonic plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are divergent boundaries?
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Divergent boundaries are areas where two tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, such as mid-ocean ridges.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transform fault?
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A transform fault is a type of boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a volcanic island arc?
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A volcanic island arc is a chain of volcanic islands formed at a convergent boundary between two oceanic plates.
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