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How do scientists primarily explore and map the hidden layers beneath Earth's surface?
How do scientists primarily explore and map the hidden layers beneath Earth's surface?
What is the main factor that influences the speed and direction of seismic waves traveling through the Earth?
What is the main factor that influences the speed and direction of seismic waves traveling through the Earth?
In comparison to the Earth's radius, how deep have humans managed to burrow into the Earth's surface?
In comparison to the Earth's radius, how deep have humans managed to burrow into the Earth's surface?
What technique is used by geologists to map the boundaries between Earth's layers based on changes in seismic wave behavior?
What technique is used by geologists to map the boundaries between Earth's layers based on changes in seismic wave behavior?
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What is the crust of the Earth defined as?
What is the crust of the Earth defined as?
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Why are seismic waves likened to a 'unique song' as they travel through Earth's layers?
Why are seismic waves likened to a 'unique song' as they travel through Earth's layers?
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What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's oceanic crust?
What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's oceanic crust?
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Which layer of Earth's crust contains the asthenosphere?
Which layer of Earth's crust contains the asthenosphere?
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Who discovered the Mohorovičić discontinuity in 1909?
Who discovered the Mohorovičić discontinuity in 1909?
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Which layer of Earth's interior contributes to convection and heat transfer?
Which layer of Earth's interior contributes to convection and heat transfer?
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In terms of volume, which layer of Earth accounts for the largest percentage?
In terms of volume, which layer of Earth accounts for the largest percentage?
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What percentage of Earth's mass does the core account for?
What percentage of Earth's mass does the core account for?
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What drives plate tectonics and volcanic activity according to the text?
What drives plate tectonics and volcanic activity according to the text?
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Who championed the theory of continental drift?
Who championed the theory of continental drift?
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What was the supercontinent proposed by Alfred Wegener called?
What was the supercontinent proposed by Alfred Wegener called?
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What does 'Pangea' mean when broken down into its parts?
What does 'Pangea' mean when broken down into its parts?
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During which geological eras did Pangea exist?
During which geological eras did Pangea exist?
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What did Wegener's theory of continental drift propose regarding the continents?
What did Wegener's theory of continental drift propose regarding the continents?
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What did the geological formations in continents like Africa, South America, India, and Australia show signs of?
What did the geological formations in continents like Africa, South America, India, and Australia show signs of?
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What did the similar glacial striation patterns on separated continents imply?
What did the similar glacial striation patterns on separated continents imply?
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What was Wegener's theory challenged by?
What was Wegener's theory challenged by?
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What mechanisms did Wegener propose to explain continental movement?
What mechanisms did Wegener propose to explain continental movement?
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Why couldn't Wegener explain how continents could move across the Earth's surface?
Why couldn't Wegener explain how continents could move across the Earth's surface?
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Despite the challenges faced by Wegener's theory, what is still happening to continents?
Despite the challenges faced by Wegener's theory, what is still happening to continents?
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What inspired Wegener to develop his theory of continental drift?
What inspired Wegener to develop his theory of continental drift?
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Why was the similarity in coastlines of South America and Africa significant?
Why was the similarity in coastlines of South America and Africa significant?
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What was a significant puzzle in terms of fossil evidence for continental drift?
What was a significant puzzle in terms of fossil evidence for continental drift?
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How did geologic features provide evidence for continental drift?
How did geologic features provide evidence for continental drift?
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Why were the Appalachian Mountains mentioned in the text?
Why were the Appalachian Mountains mentioned in the text?
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What common aspect did mountain ranges in North America, Scotland, and Scandinavia share?
What common aspect did mountain ranges in North America, Scotland, and Scandinavia share?
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