Plate Tectonics

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are subduction zones?
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Subduction zones are areas where one tectonic plate is being forced under another plate, typically occurring at oceanic-continental boundaries.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the theory of Continental Drift propose?
Back
The theory of Continental Drift suggests that continents were once part of a single landmass and have drifted apart over time.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plates made of?
Back
Tectonic plates are composed of the continental and oceanic lithosphere.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary driving force behind tectonic plate movement?
Back
The primary driving force behind tectonic plate movement is convection currents in the mantle.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does seafloor spreading occur?
Back
Seafloor spreading occurs at mid-ocean ridges.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
Back
The three main types of plate boundaries are convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens at convergent boundaries?
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At convergent boundaries, tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to subduct beneath the other.
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