Plate Boundaries and Landforms
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A divergent boundary is where tectonic plates pull away from each other, often resulting in the formation of mid-ocean ridges.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What landform is created at a divergent boundary?
Back
Mid-ocean ridges are formed at divergent boundaries.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent boundary?
Back
A convergent boundary is where tectonic plates push towards each other, often leading to the formation of mountains or trenches.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What landform is typically formed at a convergent boundary?
Back
The highest mountains, such as the Himalayas, are formed at convergent boundaries.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an oceanic trench?
Back
An oceanic trench is a deep underwater trough created by an oceanic plate subducting under another plate.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the San Andreas Fault?
Back
The San Andreas Fault is an example of a transform boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a transform boundary?
Back
At a transform boundary, tectonic plates slide past one another, causing earthquakes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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