Test
What is Earths Lithosphere made out of?
Large slabs of rock that cover earth
How is the lithosphere destroyed?
When tectonic plated move towards each other
What is a conservative plate boundary also known as?
A transform boundary
What do you call a plate boundary at which they move away from each other?
divergent plate boundary
where is a mountain range found most often?
at a convergent boundary
what is a rift?
a deep valley between the mountains of a mid-ocean ridge
what do scientists believe are responsible for the movements of tectonic plates?
convection currents within the asthenosphere
What is the continental drift theory?
continents were once joined together as a supercontinent and that over time it drifted apart
which of the following are evidence that supports the theory of continental drift?
coal deposits in north america match up with coal across europe
the east coast of south america complements the west coast of africa
fossils of the same plants and animals living at the same time were found in south america, africa, india and australia
what is a rupture?
a volcano in earths crust