Plate Tectonics

Plate Tectonics

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6th Grade

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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 resulting in the formation of new crust, such as mid-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 or subduction zones.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Transform Boundary?

Back

A plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

4.

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Front

What is a Subduction Zone?

Back

A region where one tectonic plate slides under another, often leading to volcanic activity and the formation of deep ocean trenches.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can Convergent Plate Movement create?

Back

Mountains, as the colliding plates push the Earth's crust upward.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when pressure builds between two tectonic plates?

Back

It can suddenly release, causing an earthquake.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Earthquake?

Back

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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