Science- Tectonic Plates Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Lithosphere made out of?
A
Tectonic Plates
2
Q
Where do Tectonic Plates move?
A
In the Asthenosphere
3
Q
What is one reason that Tectonic Plates are important? #1
A
They help us find mineral deposits
4
Q
What is one reason that Tectonic Plates are important? #2
A
They help find oil deposits
5
Q
What is one reason that Tectonic Plates are important? #3
A
They help predict natural hazards like earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and landslides.
6
Q
Who made the Continental Drift Theory popular?
A
Alfred Wagner
7
Q
What type of fault often causes earthquakes?
A
Strike-slip
8
Q
What is the Ring of Fire?
A
The Ring of Fire is a ring of active volcanoes formed at convergent boundaries.
