Plate tectonics

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is plate tectonics?
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Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that describes the large-scale movement of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plates?
Back
Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with one another, causing geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent boundary?
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A convergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move toward each other, often resulting in one plate being forced beneath another, leading to subduction.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transform boundary?
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A transform boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing friction and earthquakes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the asthenosphere?
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The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the Earth's mantle located beneath the lithosphere, where convection currents occur, driving the movement of tectonic plates.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?
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Evidence includes the distribution of fossils, the fit of continental coastlines, the presence of similar rock formations across continents, and patterns of earthquakes and volcanoes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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