Dynamic Earth

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Orogenesis

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The process of mountain formation through tectonic plate collisions and deformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Tectonics

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The study of Earth's crust structure and the forces causing its deformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Convergent Boundaries

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Places where two tectonic plates move toward each other, often forming mountains or causing subduction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Divergent Boundaries

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Locations where tectonic plates move apart, creating new crust as magma rises.

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Transform Boundaries

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Areas where tectonic plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Mid-ocean Ridges

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Underwater mountain ranges formed by divergent boundaries where new oceanic crust is created.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Pangea

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A supercontinent that existed around 335 to 175 million years ago before breaking into today's continents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Subduction

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The process where one tectonic plate sinks beneath another into the mantle.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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Surface Waves

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Seismic waves that travel along Earth's surface, causing most of the damage during earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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P Waves

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Primary seismic waves that are compressional and travel the fastest through Earth.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2