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Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes
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Science
8th Grade
12/01/2010

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Plate Tectonics

Definition

The idea that the Earth's lithosphere (crust/upper mantle) is divided into pieces of rock that move around the top of the asthenosphere (soft part of the mantle).

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Inner Core
Definition

The innermost, sphere like, part of the Earth. It is the hottest layer (9800 degrees ferinheight), uranium is what keeps it so hot! Also, intense pressure causes it to be a solid.

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Outer Core
Definition

The outer layer of the Earth's Sphere like center. This layer is liquid. It is made mostly of iron and nickle. It also creates the Earth's magnetic field.

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Mantle
Definition

This is the thickest layer of the Earth. It is made mostly of solid rock, but the bottom in soft and gooey.

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Crust
Definition

Also called the lithosphere, this is the outermost and thinnest layer of the Earth. It is made of pieces of rock called plates.

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Volcanoes
Definition
A mountain that forms when magma (molten rock) if forced to the earths surface.
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Earthquake
Definition

This occurs when tectonic plates move in different directions and at different speeds causing the earth to shake.

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Divergent Boundary
Definition

The boundary between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other.

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Convergent Boundary
Definition
The boundary created when two tectonic plates collide.[image]
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Transform Boundary
Definition

The boundary that forms when two tectonic plates are sliding by each other horizontally.

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Convection
Definition

The transfer of thermal (heat) energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or a gas.

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Faults
Definition

This is a break in the earth's crust along which blocks of the crust slide relative to one another due to tectonic forces.

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