Study Guide for Retake Flashcard - Earth's Movement - Unit 2

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is mantle convection?
Back
Mantle convection is the process by which heat from the Earth's interior causes the mantle to flow, leading to the movement of tectonic plates.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is slab pull?
Back
Slab pull is a tectonic process that occurs when a denser oceanic plate sinks into the mantle at a subduction zone, pulling the rest of the plate along with it.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between oceanic crust and continental crust?
Back
Oceanic crust is denser and thinner than continental crust, which is less dense and thicker.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Pangaea?
Back
Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, where all the continents were joined together.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What drives the movement of tectonic plates?
Back
The movement of tectonic plates is primarily driven by mantle convection and slab pull.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Earth's crust?
Back
The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and is divided into oceanic and continental crust.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of plate tectonics?
Back
Plate tectonics explains the movement of the Earth's plates and is responsible for geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.
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