Science Terms Flashcards
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Pangaea
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The hypothetical landmass
2
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Mid-ocean ridge
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any of several seismically active submarine mountain ranges that extend through the Atlantic, Indian, and South Pacific oceans.
3
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Convection
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Physics. the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.
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Convection current
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A motion that transfers heat and energy
5
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Theory of plate tectonics
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The theory states that earths lithosphere is made up of huge plates.
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Continental drift
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The lateral movement of the continents
