Plate Boundaries

Plate Boundaries

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes Earth's tectonic plates to move?

Back

Convection currents in the mantle.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the asthenosphere make up?

Back

The upper portion of the mantle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does the oceanic plate subduct?

Back

Because it is more dense.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of crust is more dense?

Back

Oceanic crust.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving apart?

Back

Divergent boundary.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates colliding?

Back

Convergent boundary.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other?

Back

Transform boundary.

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