Plate Tectonics

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during the process of subduction?
Back
The denser oceanic plate sinks into the asthenosphere.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which boundary type creates mountains?
Back
Convergent boundaries create mountains.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What kind of boundary creates a fault?
Back
Transform boundaries create faults.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between continental plates and oceanic plates?
Back
Oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When the edges of tectonic plates shift and energy is released, what is the most likely result?
Back
Earthquakes are the most likely result.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plates?
Back
Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the lithosphere?
Back
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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