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Lesson 80 of 84 · Earth Systems
LessonPlate Tectonics: Moving Continents (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Tectonic plates are huge slabs of Earth's crust that float on the mantle. Where plates meet, earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building occur.
Key Words
- erosion
- sediment
- igneous
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Tectonic plates are huge slabs of Earth's crust that float on the mantle. Where plates meet, earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building occur.
Step 2 — Do
Follow the procedure carefully, step by step.
Step 3 — Observe
Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.
Step 4 — Record
Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What forms when tectonic plates collide?