Review: Plate Tectonics

Review: Plate Tectonics

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Science

8th Grade

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Ed Lyons

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the Appalachian Mountains form?

Back

Plates of Earth's crust slowly collided until one plate was on top of the other and pushed upward.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tectonic plates are found in which layer of Earth?

Back

lithosphere

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where do mountain chains usually form?

Back

where tectonic plates move toward each other

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main force that causes tectonic plates to move?

Back

convection currents in Earth's lithosphere

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Effects of tectonic plate movement on Earth's crust?

Back

The amount of crust on the surface of Earth is fairly stable.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How were the Andes Mountains formed?

Back

Tectonic plates collided, and Earth's crust was pushed upwards.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best describes Earth's crust, according to the theory of plate tectonics?

Back

constantly, gradually moving

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