The Earth Flashcards
1
Q
(3) Explain how this model of corks on water could be used to demonstrate what
causes the Earth’s plates to move.
You may add to the diagram to help with your answer.
A
• corks as plates / water as mantle (1) • water heated (underneath) (1) • convection currents mentioned(1)
2
Q
(2) An earthquake occurs.
Its epicentre is at the place marked E on the diagram.
Describe what happens at the plate boundary to cause this earthquake.)
A
plates move / slip / separate
(relative to each other) (1)
sudden (release of energy) (1)
3
Q
(1) The plates are being steadily pushed in opposite directions by
A
convection currents in the mantle
