The theory that explains how large pieces of the earth's outermost layer, called tectonic plates, move and change shape

Stress that occurs when forces act to squeeze an object

the bending of rock layers due to stress

Stress that occurs when forces act to stretch an object

A break in a body of rock along which one block slides relative to another is called

The rising of regions of the earth's crust to higher elevations is called

the sinking of regions of the earth's crust to lower elevation

Which boundary does this figure represents?

Which boundary does this figure represents?

Which boundary does this figure represents?

A block of lithosphere that consists of the crust and the rigid, outermost part of the mantle

The thin and solid outermost layer of the earth above the mantle

the layer of rock between the earth's crust and core

the central part of the earth below the mantle

The earth is divided into three layers called

a substance composed of two or more elements

Identify the three possible driving forces of plate tectonics

what are the five physical layers of the Earth?

Identify the three faults