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convergent, divergent, and transform boundary flash cards.
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8th Grade
10/24/2011

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Term
Convergent Boundary
Definition
Two plates that collide with each other. This normally forms subduction,mountains, trenches, volcano's, and island arcs.
Term
Divergent Boundary
Definition
Two plates that slide apart from each other. This normally forms Mid-Ocean ridges and Sea-Floor spreading.
Term
Transform Boundary
Definition
Two plates that slide against each other. This normally causes earthquakes and fault lines.
Term
San Andreas Fault was formed by what boundary?
Definition
A transform boundary.
Term
Mount Saint Helen's was formed my what kind of boundary?
Definition
A convergent boundary.
Term
What are two pieces of evidence that support the Continental Drift theory?
Definition
-Fossils.
-The Earth's plates fit together like a puzzle.
Term
How many plates does the Earth have?
Definition
15
Term
Name the Earth's 15 plates.
Definition
1. Indo- Eurasian Plate.
2. Philippine Plate.
3. Australian Plate.
4. Juan de Fuca Plate.
5. Pacific Plate.
6. Cocos Plate.
7. Nazca Plate.
8. Caribbean Plate.
9. North American Plate.
10. South American Plate.
11. Scotia Plate.
12. Arabic Plate.
13. African Plate.
14. Indian Plate.
15. Antarctic Plate.
Term
What one word is important when describing subduction?
Definition
Below
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What country was created as part pf the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
Definition
Iceland
Term
What plate is mostly surrounded by the Ring of Fire.
Definition
The Pacific Plate.
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