Tectonic Plates
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Objective
I can explain how plate tectonics causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain formation.
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Practice
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Describe the theory of plate tectonics in your own words. What are the main features of this theory?
Explain how mid-ocean ridges, subduction zones, volcanoes, and earthquakes are related to plate tectonics.
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how the movement of tectonic plates leads to the formation of volcanoes. Describe how the interaction of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes. ”
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