1. slab 2. ridge 3. asthenosphere 4. motion 5. pressure

1. Plate movement, a fundamental geologic process,
occurs due to the continuous motion of Earth's
lithospheric plates, which float on the semi-fluid
asthenosphere beneath them. This movement is the
driving force behind the ever-changing face of our
planet, responsible for the creation and evolution of
continents, the formation of mountain ranges, and
the occurrence of seismic activity along plate
boundaries. Whether plates collide, pull apart, or
slide past each other, their interactions shape
Earth's surface, influencing geological features,
climate patterns, and even the distribution of life on
our dynamic planet.

2. 11+15+26+7+22
14+12+5+22+14+22+14+7

3. A-26, B-25, C-24, D-23,
E-22, F-21, G-20, H-19, I-
18,J-17,K-16,L-15,M-14,
N-13,O-12,P-11,Q-10,R-9,
S-8,T-7,U-6,V-5,W-4,X-3,
Y-2,Z-1

4. 25÷5 + 6=
9 x 2 -3 =
36÷6 +20 =
7 x 9÷9 =
90÷2-23=
18÷3+8=
8 x 3÷2=
(-5) x (-1) =
16÷2 + 5 =
11
9 x 2 -3 = 15
26
7
22
14
12
5
13

5. break,
cracks, fault
Plate Movement
-refers to the
movement of the
Earth's
lithospheric
plates.

6. A-26, B-25, C-24, D-23, E-22, F-21, G-20, H-19,
I-18,J-17,K-16,L-15,M-14,N-13,O-12,P-11,Q-
10,R-9,S-8,T-7,U-6,V-5,W-4,X-3,Y-2,Z-1
23+9+18+5+18+13+20 and
9+22+8+18+8+7+18+13+20
DRIVING and RESISTING FORCE

7. DRIVING FORCES
-either push tectonic plates toward
each other or pull them apart while
resisting force act against the
driving force
RESISTING FORCE- acts against
the driving force

8. The main driving force behind plate movement is MANTLE
CONVECTION

9. In Physics Convection is a HEAT
TRANSFER..
an energy transfer
from an area of
higher energy to
one of lower
energy.

10. Heat from the
Earth's interior
rises toward the
mantle, increasing
its kinetic energy
and causing it to
expand and spread
out the plate.

11. Kinetic is a type of energy which
means energy in motion, and the other
type is potential which means energy
at rest

12. The upward force of mantle
convection causes the
newly created crust to push
the adjacent plates away
In English when we say
adjacent, it means being in
close proximity.
In Geometry-angles having
a common side and a
common vertex.

14. -the denser plate
sinks/subducts into the
mantle, it pulls the rest of the
plate along with it.

17. - subducting slab sinks
into the hot mantle
because of temperature.
The rest of plate to which
the slab is attached to is
being pulled as well.

18. SLAB SUCTION
-occurs between two
colliding plates, one of
which is subducting
underneath the other.

20. SLAB RESISTANCE-when
plates collide at a plate
boundary in subduction
zone, the force will resist
movement.

22. In 2 minutes construct one or two
sentences in any sheet of paper about
why do we need to study plate
movement? After two minutes I will
be choosing lucky two learners to
share their insight or thoughts.

23. It helps us understand the
dynamic nature of our
planet and the processes
that have formed and
continue to modify its
features.

24. By studying plate movement, scientists
can identify areas where tectonic plates
interact and are more likely to generate
seismic activity. This information is vital
for earthquake prediction and mitigation
efforts, which can save lives and reduce
property damage.

25. Understanding plate
movement helps
predict and manage
volcanic eruptions.

26. Studying plate
movement helps in
understanding patterns
of biodiversity and
evolution

27. Many valuable natural resources,
such as minerals, oil, and
natural gas, are found in regions
associated with plate boundaries
and their movements. Studying
plate tectonics helps locate and
access these resources.

28. Many valuable natural resources,
such as minerals, oil, and
natural gas, are found in regions
associated with plate boundaries
and their movements. Studying
plate tectonics helps locate and
access these resources.

29. 1. Subduction zones generate a gravitational
force known as “_______pull," which contributes
significantly to the movement of tectonic plates.
2. At mid-ocean ridges, the upward force of mantle
convection causes the phenomenon known as
"_______ push.”
3. Mantle convection is primarily driven by heat from
the Earth's interior, causing material in the semi-
fluid _______ to rise and create convection currents.

30. 4. The heat-driven rising and sinking of material
in the asthenosphere create convection currents
that set the lithospheric plates in _______.
5. Ridge push is the force that pushes plates away
from mid-ocean ridges as newly formed oceanic crust
exerts an upward _______.