Plate Tectonics Review

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What is Plate Tectonics?
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The theory that explains the structure and movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Seafloor Spreading?
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The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges as tectonic plates move apart.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Convergent Plate Boundary?
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A tectonic boundary where two plates collide, leading to subduction or mountain building.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Subduction?
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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an Oceanic-Oceanic Convergence?
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A type of convergent boundary where two oceanic plates collide, resulting in one plate subducting beneath the other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an Echo Sounder?
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A device used to map seafloor bathymetry by sending sound waves to the seafloor and measuring the time it takes for the echoes to return.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Magnetite?
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A magnetic mineral that can align with the Earth's magnetic field, often found in igneous rocks.
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