tectonic plates Flashcards
1
Q
What are tectonic plates?
A
the division of the earth’s crust
2
Q
What are convection currents?
A
the movement with the earth’s mantle that drives tectonic plates to move
3
Q
What is a mantle?
A
the largest and semi molten part of the earth’s structure
4
Q
What is the crust?
A
the outer most part of the earth’s structure
5
Q
What is the core?
A
the inner most part of the earth’s structure
6
Q
What is the continental drift?
A
the gradual movement of the continents across the earth’s surface through geological time.
7
Q
What is a plate boundaries/margins?
A
the place where two or more tectonic plates meet.
