Plate Tectonics Review

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__________ is the theory that states that pieces of Earth’s lithosphere are in constant, slow motion.

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Plate Tectonics

Front

When two pieces of continental crust collide at a convergent boundary, __________ are formed.

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mountains

Front

When continental crust and oceanic crust collide, __________ occurs.

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Subduction

Front

Volcanoes are most likely found along __________ and where one plate is __________.

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subduction zones, sliding under another

Front

The mid-ocean ridge is a __________ boundary.

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divergent

Front

The convection currents in the mantle drive the movement of the earth’s __________.

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plates

Front

There are three types of rock; __________, __________, & __________.

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The three types of rock are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Front

In the rock cycle, igneous rock becomes magma and lava because of __________.

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melting

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In the rock cycle, igneous and sedimentary rock become sediment because of __________.

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weathering and erosion

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When heat and pressure are applied to igneous and sedimentary rock, __________ rock is formed.

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metamorphic