Exploring Earth & It's Plates

Front

What is the term for the place where two plates meet?

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Plate boundary

Front

What is one of the very large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth’s outer layer called?

Back

Plate

Front

What is a diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like?

Back

Cross section

Front

What is the term for a natural recurring event that can be observed?

Back

Pattern

Front

What is the purpose of a cross section in diagrams?

Back

To show internal structure

Front

What is the primary composition of tectonic plates?

Back

Solid rock

Front

Earth's outer layer is divided into sections called

Back

plates

Front

Earth's plates move on top of soft, solid rock called

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the mantle