Pangea and Plate Boundaries

What happens at a Divergent Boundary?

• Tectonic plates collide and create mountains.

• Tectonic plates move away from each other, and magma rises to form new crust.

• Tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

• Tectonic plates sink into the mantle, leading to volcanic activity.

What is a Divergent Boundary?

• A Divergent Boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.

• A Divergent Boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, causing earthquakes.

• A Divergent Boundary is a location where tectonic plates slide past each other without significant movement.

• A Divergent Boundary is where tectonic plates are stationary and do not interact.

What are tectonic plates?

• Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

• Thin layers of soil that cover the Earth's surface and support plant life.

• Massive bodies of water that separate continents and influence climate.

• Solid rock formations that remain stationary and do not change over time.

What is the Mantle?

• The outermost layer of the Earth composed of solid rock.

• The layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

• The innermost layer of the Earth made of liquid metal.

• A layer of gas surrounding the Earth.

What is a Transform Boundary?

• A type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally.

• A boundary where tectonic plates move away from each other.

• A boundary where tectonic plates collide and create mountains.

• A boundary where tectonic plates are stationary and do not interact.

What is Oceanic Crust?

• The part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins and is denser than continental crust.

• The layer of the Earth that is primarily composed of granite.

• The outermost layer of the Earth that is less dense than oceanic crust.

• The solid inner core of the Earth that is surrounded by liquid outer core.

What is Continental Crust?

• The part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, generally thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.

• The layer of the Earth that is primarily composed of iron and nickel.

• The outermost layer of the Earth that is primarily made up of water.

• The section of the Earth's crust that is found beneath the oceans, thinner and denser than continental crust.

What is a Convergent Boundary?

• A place where tectonic plates move apart

• A location where tectonic plates slide past each other

• A region where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced below the other.

• An area where tectonic plates are stationary

What is the Inner Core?

• The solid, innermost layer of the Earth composed primarily of iron and nickel.

• The outermost layer of the Earth made of soil and rocks.

• A liquid layer surrounding the Earth's mantle.

• A gaseous layer that contains the atmosphere.

What is Pangea?

• A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, where all the continents were joined together as one landmass.

• A type of dinosaur that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.

• A geological process that describes the movement of tectonic plates.

• An ancient civilization known for its advanced architecture and culture.