Earthquakes and Volcanos – Plate Tectonics
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What is an earthquake?
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2. Question
What is an earthquake most commonly caused by?
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3. Question
Where do earthquakes mainly occur?
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The Earth’s crust is split into a number of tectonic plates. How thick are they?
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Do all earthquakes occur naturally ?
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How many types of the Earth’s crust are there?
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What is the term give to one theory in relation as to how tectonic plates move in relation to each other?
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Which way do tectonic plates move at a constructive plate margin?
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Which way do the tectonic plates move at a destructive plate margin?
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At a destructive plate margin which tectonic plate may sink beneath the other one?
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What is the rigid shell called that is formed at the Earth’s surface when the Earth’s crust and upper mantle come together?
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What term is used when two tectonic plates meet?
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The Earth’s internal structure is divided into layers. What is the central layer called?
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What is the name of another theory regarding the movement of tectonic plates?
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Which of the following is correct in relation to the Earth’s core?
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The upper portion of the Earth’s mantle is a weak layer that can deform like plastic. What is it called?
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What is the thin outermost layer of the Earth called?
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Some earthquakes and volcanos occur in the middle of tectonic plates. What are these areas known as?
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The mantle that surrounds the core is made up of a material that can flow very slowly. What is the composition of this material?
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What is magma
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What is the temperature of the Earth’s core?
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Are earthquakes found on both land and in the sea?
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Are volcanoes found on both land and in the sea?
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24. Question
How many types of plate margin are there?
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Which of the following is not a type of plate margin?
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