Plate Tectonics
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Plate Tectonics starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A tectonic plate is moving at a rate of 2.5 cm/year. How many meters will it move in 400,000 years?
At which type of plate boundary do rift valleys typically form?
Describe the process of continental drift and its relationship to plate tectonics.
Describe the process of slab pull and its role in plate movement.
Describe what happens at a convergent boundary between an oceanic plate and a continental plate.
Explain how convection currents in the mantle contribute to the movement of tectonic plates.
Explain the difference between oceanic and continental crust in terms of composition and density.
Explain why the Himalayan mountain range is still rising.
Explain why volcanoes are often found near subduction zones.
If a tectonic plate moves at an average rate of 5 cm per year, how far will it move in 2 million years?
Name the three main types of plate boundaries.
Which layer of the Earth do tectonic plates float on?
