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Lesson 10 of 84 · Earth Systems
LessonPlate Tectonics: Moving Continents
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
- mineral
- 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?