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The theory that continents were once connected but have drifted apart
Continental Drift
The thin, solid, outermost layer of Earth
Crust
What are the two different forms of crust?
Either continental (landmasses) or oceanic (ocean floors)
The theory that the crust is divided into large pieces called tectonic plates that slowly move on top of the mantle
Plate Tectonics
Huge piece of crust that slowly moves on the upper, part of the mantle
Tectonic Plate
Hot thick layer of molten or liquid rock
Mantle
What are the two layers of the mantle?
Lithosphere (uppermost) & Asthenosphere
The cracks or breaks that create plate tectonics
Faults
