Plate Motion

3. A tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, causing friction that can lead to earthquakes, such as the San Andreas Fault.
6. The scientific theory that describes the large-scale movement of Earth's crust, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid mantle.
7. The theory that continentsts shift over time gradually
10. A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide or move toward each other, which can result in mountain building, volcanic activity, or earthquakes.

1. The thin, outermost layer of Earth, composed of solid rock, that forms the continents and ocean floors, and is divided into tectonic plates.
2. The movement of tectonic plates caused by forces such as mantle convection, gravity, and slab pull, influencing geological activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
4. A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often leading to the formation of new crust, such as at mid-ocean ridges.
5. The circular movement of fluid (such as molten rock in the mantle) caused by differences in temperature and density, which drives the movement of tectonic plates.
8. The thick layer of Earth located below the crust, made of semi-solid rock that flows slowly over geological time, playing a crucial role in the movement of tectonic plates.
9. A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, consisting of all Earth's landmasses joined together before they drifted apart due to plate tectonics.