22.3 - Tectonic Plates and Their Types
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Name one major tectonic plate.
💡 Hint: Think about the plates that section the Earth's surface.
What are the two types of tectonic plates?
💡 Hint: Consider how they differ in thickness and density.
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Which of the following is a major tectonic plate?
💡 Hint: Think of where these plates are located.
True or False: Continental plates are thinner than oceanic plates.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of thickness and density.
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Evaluate the impact of having a denser oceanic plate subducting under a less dense continental plate on geological activity.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of density differences.
Analyze a scenario where two continental plates collide. What geological features might this create?
💡 Hint: Think about the Himalayas as an example.
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