Plate Tectonics

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Across
  1. 3. breaking apart of earth's surface
  2. 4. boundary where 2 tectonic plate are moving toward each other
  3. 6. single, large ocean that covered earth's surface
  4. 10. theory explaining how lithosphere moves and changes shape
  5. 11. supercontinent that formed 300 million years ago
  6. 12. study of alignment of magnetic minerals in rocks
  7. 13. single landmass that broke up to form continents
  8. 15. molten rock in earth's surface
  9. 17. solid plastic part of the mantle
  10. 18. movement of heated material due to differences in density (different temperatures)
Down
  1. 1. boundary where 2 tectonic plates are moving away from earth other
  2. 2. process where oceanic seafloor forms when magma rises pushing older seafloor away
  3. 5. boundary where 2 plates are sliding past each other
  4. 7. undersea mountain chain with steep narrow valley
  5. 8. can form when magma erupts onto earth's surface
  6. 9. solid outer layer of earth made of crust and upper part of mantle
  7. 14. piece of lithosphere with unique geologic features
  8. 16. sudden movement of earth's surface