Plate Boundarys Flashcards

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1
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What are the 4 layers of the earth called?

A

Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core

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2
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What is the crust?

A

Solid and cracked into place

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3
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What is the mantle?

A

Semi-fluid

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4
Q

What is the outer core?

A

Liquid

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5
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What is the inner core?

A

Solid

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6
Q

What is a constructive plate boundary?

A

Apart

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7
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What is a destructive plate boundary?

A

Sinks below

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8
Q

What is a collision zone?

A

Together

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9
Q

What is a conservative?

A

Slides past

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10
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Why do plates move

A

Convection currents

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