Tectonic plates Flashcards
1
Q
what two plates rub against each other?
A
Transform
2
Q
what two plates are moving into each other?
A
Convergent
3
Q
what two plates are moving away from each other?
A
Divergent
4
Q
what is it called when there is rock going under the Earth and it breaks off?
A
Subduction
5
Q
what is it called when there is magma on the Earth and it is about to explode?
A
volcano
6
Q
what is it called when the Earth shakes?
A
Earthquake
7
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