Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the slow movement of the mantle that causes the plates to move?

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Convection

Front

What is the area where two plates move away from each other called?

Back

Divergent plate boundary

Front

What type of plate boundary is found in the Himalayan mountains?

Back

Convergent plate boundary

Front

What commonly forms at divergent plate boundaries?

Back

Mid-ocean ridge and new ocean basin

Front

What type of plate boundary is the San Andreas Fault?

Back

Transform plate boundary

Front

What is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

Back

Divergent, Convergent, Transform

Front

What geological feature is created by converging plates?

Back

Mountain ranges

Front

What is a common result of transform plate boundaries?

Back

Earthquakes

Front

What is the process called when one plate moves under another?

Back

Subduction