Plate Tectonics Flashcard

Plate Tectonics Flashcard

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5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

The movement of tectonic plates is caused by convection currents in the Earth's mantle.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of all earthquakes occur around the Ring of Fire?

Back

90% of all earthquakes occur around the Ring of Fire.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when two tectonic plates are spreading apart?

Back

New ocean crust is created.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one piece of evidence for Continental Drift?

Back

Fossils of the same plant have been found on several continents.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT evidence of continental drift?

Back

Plates do not match up or have similar rock.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the theory of Plate Tectonics?

Back

The theory of Plate Tectonics explains how the Earth's plates move and interact, causing geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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