Plate Tectonics
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Plate Tectonics starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between oceanic and continental plates.
Describe the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics.
Describe the process of mountain building at convergent plate boundaries.
Describe the process of sea-floor spreading.
Explain how plate tectonics is related to the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes.
Explain the concept of slab pull in plate tectonics.
Explain the process of subduction at a convergent plate boundary.
Explain the role of mantle plumes in plate tectonics.
Explain why earthquakes are common along plate boundaries.
Name the three main types of plate boundaries.
Name two major plates that affect the Indian subcontinent.
What is a rift valley and how is it formed?
What is the difference between a convergent and a divergent plate boundary?
What is the main driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?
