Tectonic plates Flashcards
1
Q
what is the name for the plate that comes together
A
Convergent
2
Q
what is the name for the plate that goes up and down
A
transeform
3
Q
what is the name for the plate that goes opposite together
A
Divergent
4
Q
what is it called when dences tectonic plates goes down
A
subdution
5
Q
what layer does convection currents happen
A
Mantle
6
Q
what is a shortened definition of magma
A
Molted rock
7
Q
what dose rift mean
A
a crack or split in the Earths crust
8
Q
what causes the plates to move
A
convection current
9
Q
what happens when lava rises up and drys
A
a new crust is formed
10
Q
what happens if divergent plates keep going opposite
A
mid ocean ridge
