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What is the convection process?

A

1) Rock heats up.
2) Less dense
3) Rises
4) Cools
5) Denser
6) Sinks

1
Q

What are the 3 causes of tectonic plate movement?

A

Convection
Ridge pull
Slab pull plate

2
Q

What is the process of ridge push?

A

Edge of plate is pushed down and pull of gravity

3
Q

What is the process of slab pull?

A

Edge starts to sink and pulls rest of plate with it

4
Q

What does GPS stand for?

A

Global Positioning System

5
Q

GPS uses __________ to measure the movement of plates.

A

Satellites

6
Q

GPS can measure _____ & ________ that the plate moves.

A

Speed and Distance

7
Q

Why do earthquakes occur mostly at plate boundaries?

A

Earthquakes are the result of plate boundaries during plate movement.