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What causes the ground to shake during an earthquake?
What causes the ground to shake during an earthquake?
- Friction between tectonic plates
- Movement of the inner core
- Interaction with the Earth's atmosphere
- Release of energy as seismic waves (correct)
What are the puzzle-like pieces covering the surface of the Earth called?
What are the puzzle-like pieces covering the surface of the Earth called?
- Crust segments
- Core divisions
- Mantle fragments
- Tectonic plates (correct)
What is the primary reason for the movement of tectonic plates?
What is the primary reason for the movement of tectonic plates?
- Interaction with the Moon's gravitational pull
- Magnetic forces from the outer core
- Combination of gravity and rising heat from Earth's core (correct)
- Friction with the Earth's crust
Which layer of the Earth is directly below the crust?
Which layer of the Earth is directly below the crust?
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What is the result of tectonic plates moving past each other along fault zones?
What is the result of tectonic plates moving past each other along fault zones?
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Study Notes
Earthquakes and Tectonic Plates
- The ground shakes during an earthquake due to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
- The puzzle-like pieces covering the Earth's surface are called tectonic plates.
Earth's Structure
- The layer of the Earth directly below the crust is the mantle.
Plate Movement
- The primary reason for the movement of tectonic plates is convection currents in the Earth's mantle.
- Tectonic plates moving past each other along fault zones result in the formation of earthquakes.
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Test your knowledge of earthquakes and the layers of the earth with this informative quiz. Learn about how earthquakes develop and the different layers that make up our planet's structure. Ideal for geology enthusiasts and anyone interested in understanding the science behind seismic activity.
