Ch. 4.3 Flashcards
1
Q
The theory that explains how tectonic plates move around and change shape on Earth’s surface.
A
Plate Tectonics
2
Q
Places where plates collide into each other.
A
Convergent Boundary
3
Q
Places where plates move away from each other.
A
Divergent Boundary
4
Q
Places where plates slide past each other.
A
Transform Boundary
5
Q
Occurs at mid-ocean ridges, and slides the lithosphere downhill under the force of gravity.
A
Ridge Push
6
Q
Where the edge of the tectonic plate that contains oceanic lithosphere sinks and pulls the rest of the tectonic plate with it.
A
Slab Pull
7
Q
Causes the oceanic lithosphere to move sideways and away from the mid-ocean ridge.
A
Convection
8
Q
A system of satellites that measure the rate of tectonic plate movement.
A
Global Positioning System
