
Plate Tectonics Forces
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9th - 12th Grade
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Haley Hartmann
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is slab pull?
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Slab pull is a tectonic process where a dense oceanic plate sinks into the mantle under its own weight, pulling the rest of the plate along with it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is ridge push?
Back
Ridge push is a tectonic process where the formation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges creates a force that pushes tectonic plates away from the ridge.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are convection currents?
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Convection currents are the circular movements of molten rock within the Earth's mantle caused by the heat from the core, which drive the movement of tectonic plates.
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