Tectonic Plates
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are tectonic plates?
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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.
2.
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, leading to the formation of continents, ocean basins, and various geological features.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between continental crust and oceanic crust?
Back
Continental crust is thicker and less dense, primarily composed of granite, while oceanic crust is thinner and denser, primarily composed of basalt.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during a continental-continental plate collision?
Back
Continental-continental plate collisions produce tall mountain ranges due to the compression and uplift of the crust.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who proposed the theory of continental drift?
Back
Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift, which later contributed to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three types of plate boundaries?
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The three types of plate boundaries are divergent (plates move apart), convergent (plates collide), and transform (plates slide past each other).
7.
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What geological features are formed at divergent boundaries?
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At divergent boundaries, new oceanic crust is formed, leading to features like mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.
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