Plate Tectonics

Plate Tectonics

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

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What is Plate Tectonics?

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The theory that explains the structure and movement of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

2.

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What is Sea Floor Spreading?

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The process that adds new crust to the ocean floor along mid-ocean ridges, causing the ocean floor to expand.

3.

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What are Plate Boundaries?

Back

The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can lead to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.

4.

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What is Pangea?

Back

A supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, where all continents were joined together.

5.

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What are Faults?

Back

Breaks in Earth's crust where rocks have slipped past each other, often causing earthquakes.

6.

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What is Continental Drift?

Back

The theory that continents have moved over geological time from a single landmass to their current locations.

7.

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What is Subduction?

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The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.

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