The theory that Earth's surface is broken into large, rigid pieces that move is called

About how many large plates have been identified?

A convergent boundary is where two plates move away from each other.

The process that occurs when one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate is called

We can measure plate movement with the help of

When rocks on either side of a fault move and slide, a ___ is caused

Most earthquakes occur at

How much energy is released during an earthquake s called the

Most volcanoes occur at

Water can lower the melting temperature of mantle rock.

Lava erupts at convergent and divergent boundaries to form new crust.

Long, narrow mountains formed by magma at divergent boundaries are called

When plates converge and neither subducts, --- form.

The mechanical and chemical processes that change Earth's surface over time is called

Physical weathering can be caused by

Chemical weathering happens faster where it is dry and cold.

The downhill movement of a large mass of rocks or soil due to gravity is called

Large ice masses, formed by snow buildup, that move slowly across Earth's surface

The laying down or settling of eroded material is called

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