2. Flashcards
1
Q
The flowing movement of the asthenosphere is mainly caused by
A
heat transferred from the core
2
Q
The boundary where two continental plates collide is called
A
convergent
3
Q
A large chain of mountain ranges and volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean
A
Ring of Fire
4
Q
Two plates sliding past each other will form…
A
Transform boundaries
5
Q
This theory describes HOW plates are able to move.
A
Plate tectonics
6
Q
The North American and European plate are divided by this.
A
Mid Atlantic Ridge
7
Q
The major force that drives plate tectonics?
A
Mantle Convection
8
Q
Formed when an OCEAN plate subducts beneath another OCEAN plate…
A
Volcanic Island Arc
