Plate Tectonics
Divergent boundary
Two tectonic plates moving away from each other
Waning definition
The decreasing amount of light on the moon's surface.
Warmer temperatures, and possible rain
What is convection?
The movement of liquids and gases due to uneven heating.
What is weathering?
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks.
What do oceanic to continental plates cause?
Oceanic to continental plates cause volcanoes and mountains.
How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
29.5 days
What is a low pressure systems type of weather?
Cloudy skies, and rain
Does warm air rise or sink?
Rise
What is a topographic map?
A 2-D map that shows 3-D landscapes from a birds-eye view.
Transform boundary
Two tectonic plates sliding past each other
How long does it take the moon to change from one phase to another?
3-4 days
What is a weather front?
A boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and densities.
Where does convection occur?
Convection occurs in the sea, land, and ocean.
What is erosion?
Erosion is the moving of rocks.
What do continental to continental plates cause?
Continental to continental plates cause mountains.
How long does it take for the moon to go from New Moon to First Quarter?
7 days
What weather does a cold front give off?
Cooler temperatures, and storms
Does cool air rise or sink?
Sink
What is a contour interval?
The distance (elevation) between two lines.
Convergent boundary
Two tectonic plates pushing against each other
Waxing definition
The increasing amount of light on the moon's surface.
What is a high pressure systems type of weather?
Clear skies, and sun
During the night, does the air above land cool faster or slower than the air above the water?
Above the land
What do lines close together on a topograhic map indicate?
Steep slope