Distribution of tectonic plates Flashcards

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What are the two type crust ?

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  1. Continental Crust
  2. Oceanic Crust
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Define Continental Crust.

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is where there is land

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Define Oceanic Crust.

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is where the land that has sea above it.

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What are the properties of a continental crust ?

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1.Thick 30-50 km
2.Older
3.less dense

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What are the properties of a Oceanic crust ?

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1.Thin 5-10 km
2.Younger
3.Denser

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What are the three types of plate margins ?

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  1. –> <– Converging Margin
    2.<– –> Diverging Margin
    3.Conservative Margin
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