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A cross section illustrates the external surface features of the Earth, rather than its internal composition.
A cross section illustrates the external surface features of the Earth, rather than its internal composition.
False (B)
The mantle is composed of liquid rock, allowing the plates to float freely.
The mantle is composed of liquid rock, allowing the plates to float freely.
False (B)
Tectonic plates exclusively converge, leading only to collisions and mountain formation.
Tectonic plates exclusively converge, leading only to collisions and mountain formation.
False (B)
The Earth's outer layer, composed of hard, solid rock, is divided into sections called plates.
The Earth's outer layer, composed of hard, solid rock, is divided into sections called plates.
Geologists primarily disregard patterns in landforms and geological events, focusing instead on isolated incidents to understand Earth's dynamics.
Geologists primarily disregard patterns in landforms and geological events, focusing instead on isolated incidents to understand Earth's dynamics.
The Earth's plates are stationary and do not move relative to one another.
The Earth's plates are stationary and do not move relative to one another.
Earthquakes are only caused by volcanic activity and not by plate movement.
Earthquakes are only caused by volcanic activity and not by plate movement.
Plate boundaries are characterized as the zones where two plates converge, diverge, or slide past each other.
Plate boundaries are characterized as the zones where two plates converge, diverge, or slide past each other.
The Earth's mantle, a layer of soft, solid rock, is situated directly above the outer layer.
The Earth's mantle, a layer of soft, solid rock, is situated directly above the outer layer.
The observation of repeated similarities in natural phenomena is defined as a pattern.
The observation of repeated similarities in natural phenomena is defined as a pattern.
Flashcards
Cross Section
Cross Section
A diagram showing the inside of an object or the Earth.
Outer Layer
Outer Layer
Earth's hard, solid, outermost layer of rock.
Plate
Plate
A large section of hard, solid rock that makes up Earth's outer layer.
Pattern
Pattern
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Plate Boundary
Plate Boundary
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Earthquake
Earthquake
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Mantle
Mantle
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Hard, Solid Rock
Hard, Solid Rock
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Patterns
Patterns
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Mantle
Mantle
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Study Notes
- Cross section refers to a diagram illustrating the interior of an object.
- Earth's outer layer consists of hard, solid rock, situated beneath soil, vegetation, and water.
- A plate is a substantial section of hard, solid rock that constitutes Earth's outer layer.
- Patterns are recurring similarities observed repeatedly.
- A plate boundary is the meeting point of two plates.
- An earthquake is a sudden tremor on Earth's surface.
- The mantle is a layer of soft, solid rock located beneath Earth's plates.
- Earth’s outer layer comprises hard, solid rock.
- This outer layer is divided into sections known as plates.
- Geologists identify patterns in landforms and geologic events to enhance understanding of Earth.
- Earth’s plates move atop a soft, solid rock layer called the mantle.
- The plates of Earth’s outer layer are in motion.
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