Term
|
Definition
| crustal sections (plates) move around on mantel |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| two continental (less dense) plates collide (ex.—India & Asia) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| denser oceanic plate goes under less dense plate(ex.-California coast) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| two oceanic plates move apart(ex.-Mid-Atlantic ridge) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Two continental plates move apart (ex.-E. American Rift valley) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| plates slide by each other- ex—San Andreas Fault. (California) |
|
|
Term
| Continental collision create |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Plates move around on what |
|
Definition
| Plates move around by convection currents (p.111) |
|
|
Term
| how many major plates are there |
|
Definition
| 13-14 major plates (p.107) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
