Topic 10: Earth's Structure and Tectonic Plates

Topic 10: Earth's Structure and Tectonic Plates

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It is made of iron and nickel.

Back

The core is at the center of the Earth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

These plates float on the mantle.

Back

Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's crust and upper mantle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The edges of tectonic plates are shown with red arrows on maps. These arrows show...

Back

the directions the plates are moving.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Most tectonic plates move very slowly.

Back

They move a few centimeters a year.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

These minerals make up rocks.

Back

Elements like silicon and oxygen form minerals.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It forms the mineral quartz.

Back

Silicon dioxide is a compound.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It includes minerals like quartz.

Back

Granite is a rock made of minerals.

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