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What is the point deep in the Earth’s crust where an earthquake begins called?
What is the point deep in the Earth’s crust where an earthquake begins called?
focus
What is the name for magma that reaches the surface of the Earth?
What is the name for magma that reaches the surface of the Earth?
lava
What type of mountains are formed along plate boundaries when two plates collide?
What type of mountains are formed along plate boundaries when two plates collide?
fold mountains
What is the name of the underwater mountain range formed where two plates separate?
What is the name of the underwater mountain range formed where two plates separate?
What measures and determines the strength of earthquakes?
What measures and determines the strength of earthquakes?
Name one advantage of volcanoes mentioned in the text.
Name one advantage of volcanoes mentioned in the text.
What causes the plates to move slowly on top of the mantle?
What causes the plates to move slowly on top of the mantle?
What is the very hot core that heats the magma called?
What is the very hot core that heats the magma called?
What type of plates are formed where two plates separate?
What type of plates are formed where two plates separate?
What type of plates are formed by two colliding plates?
What type of plates are formed by two colliding plates?
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Focus of an earthquake
Focus of an earthquake
The point deep within the Earth's crust where an earthquake originates.
Lava
Lava
Molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.
Fold Mountains
Fold Mountains
Mountains formed when two tectonic plates collide and push against each other.
Mid-Ocean Ridge
Mid-Ocean Ridge
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Richter Scale
Richter Scale
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Volcanic Soil
Volcanic Soil
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Convectional Currents
Convectional Currents
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Inner Core
Inner Core
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Constructive Plates
Constructive Plates
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Destructive Plates
Destructive Plates
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