Earthquakes Flashcards
1
Q
How many plate tectonics are there?
A
7 large plate tectonics
2
Q
What is broken up into tectonic plates?
A
The earths crust
3
Q
What is the name of the core inside the earth?
A
Magma- lava
4
Q
Will the liquid be hot or cold when creating convection currents?
A
Hot liquid wil rise
5
Q
What causes the tectonic plates to move?
A
Convection currents
6
Q
What are conservative plate boundaries?
A
They occur when plates are sliding past one other. This is often known as a ‘strike-slip’ fault.
