PLS HELP ASAP 30 POINTS THANKS Building Vocabulary
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A scientific is a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations.

Breaks in Earth’s crust where rocks have slipped past each other are called .

A(n) is a deep valley on land that forms along a divergent boundary.

The geological theory that states that pieces of Earth’s crust are in constant,
slow motion is called .

Answer the following questions below using complete sentences and detailed responses.
Why do you think the author compared earth’s surface to a massive puzzle?

Crustal movements can be dangerous to humans. What evidence from the text supports this conclusion?

What are convection currents and how do they help form underwater mountains?

Explain two ways in which changes on the earth’s surface are connected to changes below the earth’s surface. Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Compare and contrast the three types of convergent boundaries. Include the types of crust involved and the results for each.