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What is the name of the theory that explains how the continents have moved over millions of years?
What is the name of the theory that explains how the continents have moved over millions of years?
What type of seismic wave travels the fastest through the Earth?
What type of seismic wave travels the fastest through the Earth?
Which layer of the Earth is described as 'plastic' or semi-solid?
Which layer of the Earth is described as 'plastic' or semi-solid?
What is the approximate time period in millions of years that the supercontinent Pangea existed?
What is the approximate time period in millions of years that the supercontinent Pangea existed?
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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
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Study Notes
Earth and Space Revision - Multiple Choice Questions
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Continental Drift: Explains how continents have moved over millions of years.
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Approximate Pangea Existence: 200 million years
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Fastest Seismic Wave: P-waves are the fastest seismic waves to travel through Earth.
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Primary Cause of Earthquakes: Movement of tectonic plates.
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Earth's Semi-Solid Layer: The mantle is described as a semi-solid or plastic layer.
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Relationship Between Depth and Temperature: Temperature increases as depth increases in the Earth's mantle.
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Test your knowledge on Earth's structures and dynamics in this multiple-choice quiz. Explore topics like continental drift, seismic waves, and the relationship between depth and temperature in the Earth's mantle. Perfect for students revising key concepts in geology.
