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Column A
1.
The rise of hot less dense magma and the fall of cooler, more dense magna in the asthenosphere creates this process::
The rise of hot less dense magma and the fall of cooler, more dense magna in the asthenosphere creates this process:
2.
Animal Fossils that were found on several different continents, that could not have swam the ocean to get there.:
Animal Fossils that were found on several different continents, that could not have swam the ocean to get there.
3.
Tropical Plant fossil found in Antarctica that suggests the climate of Antarctica has changed from tropical to arctic!:
Tropical Plant fossil found in Antarctica that suggests the climate of Antarctica has changed from tropical to arctic!
4.
The name of the process that creates new ocean crust at the Mid-Ocean Ridge::
The name of the process that creates new ocean crust at the Mid-Ocean Ridge:
5.
Wegener's unsupported Theory that the continents were all one big landmass, and then moved apart to present day.:
Wegener's unsupported Theory that the continents were all one big landmass, and then moved apart to present day.
6.
The name of the Supercontinent:
The name of the Supercontinent
7.
Plate boundary that collides together:
Plate boundary that collides together
8.
Plate boundary that separates:
Plate boundary that separates
9.
Conservative Plate boundary that doesn't create landforms, but just slides past each other:
Conservative Plate boundary that doesn't create landforms, but just slides past each other
10.
Two oceanic plates collide, resulting in this string of volcanoes out in the middle of the ocean::
Two oceanic plates collide, resulting in this string of volcanoes out in the middle of the ocean:
11.
Point underground where an Earthquake originates.:
Point underground where an Earthquake originates.
12.
Point on the surface, directly above where the earthquake originated. This is where the magnitude is felt the most.:
Point on the surface, directly above where the earthquake originated. This is where the magnitude is felt the most.
13.
Theory that explains why the Continents have moved: Convection in the asthenosphere have moved the plates in the lithosphere:
Theory that explains why the Continents have moved: Convection in the asthenosphere have moved the plates in the lithosphere
14.
In a convergent boundary between two crusts of different densities, the more dense crust will sink down. This is called_____________:
In a convergent boundary between two crusts of different densities, the more dense crust will sink down. This is called_____________
15.
When oceanic crusts subduct under another crust, this DEEP landform in the ocean is created. If you flew above it, it would be a dark line in the water.:
When oceanic crusts subduct under another crust, this DEEP landform in the ocean is created. If you flew above it, it would be a dark line in the water.
16.
Geologist and Naval officer Harry Hess discovered the longest underwater mountain range when he was looking for enemy submarines during World War II. He named it the _________________________:
Geologist and Naval officer Harry Hess discovered the longest underwater mountain range when he was looking for enemy submarines during World War II. He named it the _________________________
17.
A plate boundary that results in Earthquakes is called a _________________ (San Andreas has a famous one...):
A plate boundary that results in Earthquakes is called a _________________ (San Andreas has a famous one...)
18.
Hawaii was made from one of these, where magma plumes upward through the middle of a plate, instead of seeping out at a plate boundary.:
Hawaii was made from one of these, where magma plumes upward through the middle of a plate, instead of seeping out at a plate boundary.
19.
A study of ocean floor rocks, and how the iron and nickel alignment suggest the Earth's poles have reversed several times.:
A study of ocean floor rocks, and how the iron and nickel alignment suggest the Earth's poles have reversed several times.
20.
Convergent boundary of two continental crusts (with similar density) uplift to form this landform. Ex: Himalayas and Appalachians!:
Convergent boundary of two continental crusts (with similar density) uplift to form this landform. Ex: Himalayas and Appalachians!
Column B
Column B
a.Pangaea
b.Mountain (non-volcanic)
c.Subduction
d.Convergent boundary
e.Thermal Convection
f.Hot spot
g.Continental Drift Theory
h.Trench
i.Epicenter
j.Sea Floor spreading
k.Focus
l.Divergent boundary
m.Fault
n.Paleomagnetism
o.Glossopteris
p.Mid-Ocean Ridge
q.Island arc
r.Lystrosaurus & Mesosaurus
s.The Theory of Plate Tectonics
t.Transform boundary

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Here are the answers for each item from Column A matched with the correct term from Column B:

  1. The rise of hot less dense magma and the fall of cooler, more dense magma in the asthenosphere creates this process: - e. Thermal Convection
  2. Animal Fossils that were found on several different continents, that could not have swam the ocean to get there: - r. Lystrosaurus & Mesosaurus
  3. Tropical Plant fossil found in Antarctica that suggests the climate of Antarctica has changed from tropical to arctic!: - o. Glossopteris
  4. The name of the process that creates new ocean crust at the Mid-Ocean Ridge: - j. Sea Floor spreading
  5. Wegener's unsupported Theory that the continents were all one big landmass, and then moved apart to present day: - g. Continental Drift Theory
  6. The name of the Supercontinent: - a. Pangaea
  7. Plate boundary that collides together: - d. Convergent boundary
  8. Plate boundary that separates: - l. Divergent boundary
  9. Conservative Plate boundary that doesn't create landforms, but just slides past each other: - t. Transform boundary
  10. Two oceanic plates collide, resulting in this string of volcanoes out in the middle of the ocean: - q. Island arc
  11. Point underground where an Earthquake originates: - k. Focus
  12. Point on the surface, directly above where the earthquake originated. This is where the magnitude is felt the most: - i. Epicenter
  13. Theory that explains why the Continents have moved: Convection in the asthenosphere has moved the plates in the lithosphere: - s. The Theory of Plate Tectonics
  14. In a convergent boundary between two crusts of different densities, the more dense crust will sink down. This is called_____________: - c. Subduction
  15. When oceanic crusts subduct under another crust, this DEEP landform in the ocean is created. If you flew above it, it would be a dark line in the water: - h. Trench
  16. Geologist and Naval officer Harry Hess discovered the longest underwater mountain range when he was looking for enemy submarines during World War II. He named it the _________________________: - p. Mid-Ocean Ridge
  17. A plate boundary that results in Earthquakes is called a _________________ (San Andreas has a famous one...): - m. Fault
  18. Hawaii was made from one of these, where magma plumes upward through the middle of a plate, instead of seeping out at a plate boundary: - f. Hot spot
  19. A study of ocean floor rocks, and how the iron and nickel alignment suggests the Earth's poles have reversed several times: - n. Paleomagnetism
  20. Convergent boundary of two continental crusts (with similar density) uplift to form this landform. Ex: Himalayas and Appalachians!: - b. Mountain (non-volcanic)

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