Plate Tectonics

• divergent boundary

• convergent boundary

• transform boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This area is called the....

• Arc of Volcanoes

• Ring of Fire

• Horseshoe of Magma

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

At a transform boundary the plates.....

• collide

• diverge

• slide past each other

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

convergent plates move

• towards each other

• away from each other

• past each other

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

divergent plates move

• away from each other

• towards each other

• slide past each other

The process that causes the tectonic plates to move is called.....

• subduction

• transform

• convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Subduction means.....

• one plate goes under another plate

• two plates slide past each other

• two plate collide and form folded mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following causes Earth's tectonic plates to move?

• Energy from the Sun
• Magnetic Pole Reversal
• Convection currents in the mantle
• Faults in Mountain Ranges

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What type of event will occur at this boundary?

• Earthquake
• Volcano Eruption
• Tornado
• Mountain Building

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What type of plate boundary is this?

• Plate
• Divergent
• Convergent
• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3