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Theory of Plate Tectonics
Theory of Plate Tectonics
Use pages 280-289.
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1. The theory of
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
states that Earth’s crust and upper
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
are broken into sections.
2. These sections, called
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
, are composed of the
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
and a part of the upper mantle.
3. The crust and upper mantle together are called the
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
.
4. Beneath this layer is the plasticlike
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
.
5. Scientists suggest that differences in density cause hot, plasticlike rock to be forced
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
toward the surface, cool, and sink. This cycle is called a
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
current.
Look at the diagrams below. Identify the boundary type and movement for 6-9.
6. Boundary type:
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
………. movement:
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
each other
7. Boundary type:
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
………. movement:
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
each other
8. Boundary type:
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
………. movement:
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
each other
9. Boundary type:
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
………. movement:
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
directions
10. Often
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
are formed at convergent boundaries of two continental plates. If an ocean plate and a continental plate converge, a
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
zone occurs and can create
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
. A transform boundary causes a
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
fault.
11. Using the Satellite Laser Ranging System Hawaii is moving
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
Japan at about 8.3 cm per year and Maryland is moving
asthenosphere
away from
convection
convergent
crust
divergent
lithoshpere
mantle
mountains
plate tectonics
plates
slide opposite
strike-slip
subduction
toward
transform
upward
volcanoes
England at 1.7 cm per year.
Check
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