- Earth layers and plate tectonics flocabulary answer key. Explore Earth's layers, plate tectonics, earthquakes, and continental drift with this comprehensive review guide answer key. What are Plate Tectonics? Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that describes the large-scale motions of Earth's lithosphere. The lithosphere is divided into several tectonic plates that move and interact with each other. This causes earthquakes and creates a chain of volcanoes. Key Concepts and Processes 1 Start studying 8th Grade; 2016-17; Flocabulary Earth Layers and Plate Tectonics. Covers the following skills: describe the Earth's crust: The solid crust consists of separate plates; The plates constantly move at a slow pace in different directions; The plates interact with one another as a result of plate motion. Plate Tectonics. When they slide past each other they cause earthquakes. Answer key for plate tectonics activity. When plates separate on the seafloor, earthquakes result and a mid-ocean ridge forms. xqnck vc2dmg2 7k0e t3v9 ghlw0f x8 iiog r2b cseri hp
