Plate Tectonics

Flashcard
•
Science
•
9th Grade
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the earth's plates to move?
Back
Convection currents within the mantle cause the earth's plates to move as molten material rises and falls due to density and gravity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What geological features are created by divergent plate movement?
Back
Divergent plate movement can create rifts and ocean ridges.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?
Back
Pangea.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart?
Back
Divergent boundary.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary source of energy that drives plate movement?
Back
Convection currents in the asthenosphere.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a convergent boundary?
Back
A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in one plate being forced below another (subduction).
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a transform boundary?
Back
A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Unit 2B: The Dynamic Earth Study Guide

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Forces and tectonics

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Plate Tectonics and Earth Layers

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Plate Tectonics ES.7 b/c

Flashcard
•
9th - 10th Grade
15 questions
Plate Tectonics

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Plate Tectonics

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Plate Boundaries

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Boundaries and Ring of Fire Flashcard

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Video Games

Quiz
•
6th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Brand Labels

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Core 4 of Customer Service - Student Edition

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
What is Bullying?- Bullying Lesson Series 6-12

Lesson
•
11th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
10 questions
Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Chemical and Physical Changes

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
17 questions
Enzymes

Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the States of Matter

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the States of Matter and Thermal Energy

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
DNA Structure and Replication

Quiz
•
9th Grade
20 questions
Balancing Chemical Equations

Quiz
•
9th Grade
21 questions
Cell Organelles

Quiz
•
9th Grade