Plate Tectonics
What theory explains how Earth’s lithospheric plates move?
The Theory of Plate Tectonics.
What is the outermost layer of Earth called?
Crust
Name one landform created by river erosion.
Canyon or V-shaped valley.
What did the volcano say to the mountain?
I lava you!
What was Ms. Cindy’s job before becoming a teacher?
Civil Engineer.
Name the three main types of plate boundaries.
Convergent, Divergent, Transform.
Which layer is liquid and creates Earth’s magnetic field?
Outer core.
What is the term for wind-blown sand forming hills?
Dunes
Why did the scientist bring a ladder to class?
To reach high-level ideas
How many kids does Ms. Cindy have?
3
What causes plates to move beneath Earth’s crust?
Convection currents in the mantle.
What is the thickest layer of Earth?
Mantle.
What type of erosion forms U-shaped valleys?
Glacial erosion.
What’s a tornado’s favorite game
Twister!
What is Ms. Cindy’s favorite color?
pink and red
Which plate boundary creates mid-ocean ridges?
Divergent boundary.
What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere?
Lithosphere is rigid; asthenosphere is semi-fluid.
What do contour lines on a topographic map show?
Elevation.
Why did the tectonic plate break up with the other?
It was under too much pressure
What is Ms. Cindy’s favorite food?
shawerma
What happens when two continental plates collide?
Mountains form (e.g., Himalayas).
How do scientists know about Earth’s interior?
Seismic waves
What is one use of satellite images in studying Earth?
Monitoring land use or weather patterns.
What do you call an educated tube of toothpaste
A fluoride scholar!
What is Ms. Cindy’s favorite hobby?
Convincing students that homework is a top-secret NASA experiment—failure is not an option!