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How does the Earth's surface change over time?
How does the Earth's surface change over time?
- Only through abrupt events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
- The Earth's surface does not change
- Through both abrupt events and gradual processes (correct)
- Only through gradual processes like erosion and weathering
What causes the motion of the tectonic plates?
What causes the motion of the tectonic plates?
- The Earth's metallic core
- The Earth's crust
- The Earth's convecting mantle (correct)
- The Earth's lithosphere
What is the primary reason for the Earth's layers having different physical properties?
What is the primary reason for the Earth's layers having different physical properties?
- Differences in composition
- Differences in temperature
- Differences in density
- Differences in all of the above factors (correct)
Which of the following statements about the Earth's lithosphere is true?
Which of the following statements about the Earth's lithosphere is true?
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What can we learn about the Earth's past from?
What can we learn about the Earth's past from?
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Which of the following is NOT a major geologic event caused by the motion of tectonic plates?
Which of the following is NOT a major geologic event caused by the motion of tectonic plates?
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