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What is the outer layer of Earth, which is divided into distinct tectonic plates, called?
What is the outer layer of Earth, which is divided into distinct tectonic plates, called?
What is the South American plate composed of?
What is the South American plate composed of?
What transitions within the continental margin, including the continental shelf and nearby sediment?
What transitions within the continental margin, including the continental shelf and nearby sediment?
What is the non-obvious transition called between the continental and oceanic crust?
What is the non-obvious transition called between the continental and oceanic crust?
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What does the composition and structure of the crust reflect?
What does the composition and structure of the crust reflect?
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What do tectonic plates refer to?
What do tectonic plates refer to?
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What does the San Andreas Fault represent?
What does the San Andreas Fault represent?
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What do velocity vectors represent in the context of lithosphere motion?
What do velocity vectors represent in the context of lithosphere motion?
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How do scientists determine the precise location of an earthquake's epicenter?
How do scientists determine the precise location of an earthquake's epicenter?
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What period of time is considered when analyzing earthquakes and active volcanoes on the maps?
What period of time is considered when analyzing earthquakes and active volcanoes on the maps?
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What are faults in relation to rock movement?
What are faults in relation to rock movement?
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Which part of Earth's lithosphere is moving northwest relative to the other side of the San Andreas Fault?
Which part of Earth's lithosphere is moving northwest relative to the other side of the San Andreas Fault?
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