Tectonic Plate Movement
Learning Objective
I can describe how tectonic plates move and interact.
Key Concepts
Heat moves matter in the Earth, just like in a lava lamp, causing hot material to rise, cool, and then sink.
The Earth's crust is broken into pieces called plates, and these plates move due to the movement of matter beneath them.
The movement of the Earth's crust, called plate tectonics, causes events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and the formation of new mountains.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the main source of heat that drives the movement of matter inside the Earth?
2. In the demonstration, what materials were used to represent the Earth's crust and the matter beneath it?
3. What are tectonic plates?
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
Plate Tectonics - Heat Moves Matter
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