Plate Tectonics & Boundaries

The theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

Convergent, Divergent, and Transform boundaries.

Two plates collide, which can lead to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

The process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

A boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

A boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing earthquakes.

Convection currents in the mantle cause the plates to move by transferring heat and material.

The outermost layer of the Earth, which is solid and relatively thin compared to the other layers.

The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

The liquid layer of the Earth's core, composed mainly of iron and nickel.