1
Q
What is the lithosphere divided into?
A
Tectonic plates
2
Q
Why do tectonic plates move?
A
Due to convection currents in the asthenosphere
3
Q
What is the place where plates meet called?
A
Plate boundaries/margins
4
Q
What is the theory of plate tectonics?
A
That the Earth’s lithosphere is made up of many plates that are moved around by convection currents
Plate Tectonics
flashcards
Decks in class (39)
# Cards
-
Structure of the earth8
-
The Earth's surface4
-
Movement of tectonic plates4
-
Creation of crust6
-
The theory of plate tectonics7
-
Geology3
-
Fossil records4
-
Living species2
-
Climatology6
-
Palaeomagnetism8
-
Constructive margins3
-
Mid-ocean ridge4
-
Rift valley5
-
Destructive margins1
-
Oceanic-Continental destructive margins5
-
Oceanic-oceanic destructive margins3
-
Continental-continental destructive margins2
-
Conservative margins2
-
Summary of plate margins15
-
Intrusive and extrusive volcanic activity3
-
Intrusive volcanic activity3
-
Extrusive volcanic activity6
-
Different types of volcanoes4
-
Hot springs5
-
Geysers5
-
Boiling mud pools4
-
Volcanoes away from plate margins7
-
Earthquakes6
-
Seismic waves5
-
Seisometers2
-
The Richter Scale4
-
The Mercalli Scale4
-
Earthquakes and tsunamis5
-
Tsunamis5
-
Hazards5
-
Prediction13
-
Building techniques7
-
Planning and education5
-
Factors affecting the severity of impacts10
