15 Questions
What are igneous rocks formed from?
Cooling and solidifying of magma or lava
Where can igneous rocks be found besides volcanic mountains?
At the bottom of the ocean and deep underground
What is the theory that states the Earth's crust is broken up into plates called?
Plate tectonics
What are the massive sections of the Earth's crust called?
Tectonic plates
What is the name given to magma that reaches the surface of the earth?
Lava
How are tectonic plates described in relation to the Earth's layers?
They float on top of the hot, deep layers of the earth
What leads to the formation of igneous rocks according to the text?
Movement of tectonic plates
What type of tectonic plate movement is responsible for the formation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
Diverging
Where does magma from below the Earth's crust have an opportunity to reach the surface and solidify into igneous rock?
Where tectonic plates move apart
What type of tectonic plate movement can create a subduction zone?
Converging
What is the Ring of Fire primarily known for in relation to tectonic plate movements?
Converging tectonic plates and volcanic activity
What happens to the subducting plate in a subduction zone?
It is pushed into the hotter, deeper layers of the Earth where it melts
What happens to magma as it makes its way through the opening created by diverging tectonic plates?
It meets cooler temperatures and solidifies into igneous rock
What is the result of tectonic plates converging when one plate is pushed beneath another?
Formation of less dense melted rock that rises towards the surface
What allows magma to solidify into igneous rock in the context of tectonic plate movements?
Meeting cooler temperatures
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