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Define a divergent boundary
A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
Define convergent boundaries
A plate boundary where two plates move towards each other.
What is the name of the supercontinent hypothesized by Wagener?
Pangea
When a transform boundary gets stuck and then suddenly releases, what can occur?
Earthquake
Mr. Boike favorite color
blue
What are the two types of crust?
Oceanic and continental
Define transform boundary
A plate boundary where two plates slide past each other in opposite directions
Which crust is found above sea level?
Continental Crust
What is the lithosphere?
Earth’s crust and the upper part of the mantle
Name of Mr. Boikes Dog
Lily
What type of boundary is found in the Himalayas?
Convergent
Define theory
An idea that has been proven many times using data and evidence.
What is a subduction zone?
Found at a convergent boundary when the more dense oceanic crust slides under a less dense continental crust of a less dense oceanic plate.
Where can a transform boundary be found on Earth?
San Andreas Fault
Mr. Boike collects what?
Pokemon cards
What type of landform is found at a continental crust to oceanic crust convergent boundary?
Volcano
Which crust is the thickest?
Continental crust
What is responsible for plate movement?
Convection currents
What type of landforms can be found at an oceanic divergent boundary?
Mid-Ocean Ridge
Name the two converging plates that create the Himalayas.
Indian/Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate
Which crust is the most dense?
Oceanic crust
What type of landform is found at a continental crust to continental crust convergent boundary?
Mountain
Because the Pacific Ocean is an area of high volcanic activity, it is referred to as the what?
The Ring of Fire
What type of landform is found at a continental divergent plate boundary?
Rift Valley
Name the oceanic plate and the continental plate that are colliding to create the Cascade Range.
Pacific Plate and the North American Plate