PLATE TECTONICS Flashcards
1
Q
______________ occurs when plates move towards each other and collide.
A
CONVERGENT (COLLIDING)
2
Q
What is the MAIN CAUSE of Plate Tectonics?
A
Most likely caused by CONVECTION CURRENTS IN THE MOLTEN ROCK in Earth’s MANTLE BELOW THE CRUST.
3
Q
______________ is where the two plates move away from each other.
A
DIVERGENT (SPREADING)
4
Q
______________ is when two tectonic plates side past each other.
A
TRANSFORM / LATERAL FAULT
5
Q
When was PLATE TECTONICS solidified?
A
1960S
6
Q
What are the 3 TYPES OF PLATE BOUNDARIES?
A
CONVERGENT, DIVERGENT, TRANSFORM
7
Q
______________ is a scientific theory that explains how major landforms are created as a result of Earth’s subterranean movements.
A
PLATE TECTONICS
