Chapter 2 CKLA Unit 5 Grade 4 Geology

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What process is responsible for the creation of the Andes Mountains?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to the formation of mountain ranges like the Andes.

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What are the effects of plate movement at different boundaries?

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The effects include earthquakes, volcanoes, the creation of new crust, destruction of old crust, and the formation of mountains.

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What is the cornerstone of modern geology?

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's plates and is fundamental to understanding geological processes.

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What is the role of heat and pressure in the mantle?

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Heat and pressure in the mantle drive the movement of tectonic plates, influencing geological activity.

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What is the rate at which tectonic plates move apart along the mid-ocean ridge in the Atlantic Ocean?

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Tectonic plates move apart at a rate of about .8-2 inches a year along the mid-ocean ridge.

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What is continental drift?

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Continental drift is the theory that continents have moved over geological time and were once joined together.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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The three types of plate boundaries are convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, two tectonic plates collide, which can create mountains or cause one plate to subduct.