Plate Tectonics Flashcards
1
Q
Seismic Waves
A
waves of energy that travel through the Earth’s crust caused by earthquakes
2
Q
Pangaea
A
The original supercontinent
3
Q
Continental Drift
A
Movements of the plates of the Earth’s crust in relation to each other
4
Q
Panthalassa
A
the ocean surrounding Pangaea
5
Q
Convection Currents
A
circular movement that occurs when warmer, less dense fluid
