Geology Flashcard Activities 8 - 11

Front

What layer of the Earth are tectonic plates made of?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is a plate boundary where two plates move away from each other called?

Back

Divergent Boundary

Front

What is the top layer of the Earth's surface called?

Back

Crust

Front

What occurs when pressure builds between two tectonic plates in a transform boundary?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What type of boundaries are mid-ocean ridges associated with?

Back

Divergent Boundaries

Front

What is the layer of the Earth located beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the process called when one tectonic plate is forced under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates collide?

Back

Convergent Boundary

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth's plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What geological feature is formed at a divergent boundary?

Back

Mid-ocean Ridge