

types of plates
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7th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
Back
Convergent, Divergent, and Transform boundaries.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What occurs at a convergent boundary?
Back
At a convergent boundary, two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced beneath the other, leading to subduction.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transform boundary?
Back
A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past one another horizontally, leading to earthquakes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Pacific Plate?
Back
The Pacific Plate is the largest tectonic plate and is surrounded by the Ring of Fire, which is known for its high volcanic and seismic activity.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Juan de Fuca Plate?
Back
The Juan de Fuca Plate is a small tectonic plate located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest of the United States, known for its subduction beneath the North American Plate.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Cocos Plate?
Back
The Cocos Plate is an oceanic tectonic plate located off the west coast of Central America, known for its interactions with the North American and Caribbean Plates.
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