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What is the process by which molten rock is forced out to the surface of the earth?
What is the process by which molten rock is forced out to the surface of the earth?
What are earthquakes caused by?
What are earthquakes caused by?
What are the forces that act upon the earth’s surface from the outside called?
What are the forces that act upon the earth’s surface from the outside called?
What are the sudden movements in the earth’s crust caused by?
What are the sudden movements in the earth’s crust caused by?
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What are the processes that create landforms when a force inside the earth causes rock in the crust to bend and break?
What are the processes that create landforms when a force inside the earth causes rock in the crust to bend and break?
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What is the definition of an equinox?
What is the definition of an equinox?
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What is the main characteristic of a caldera?
What is the main characteristic of a caldera?
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What causes the formation of a crater?
What causes the formation of a crater?
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What are aerosols?
What are aerosols?
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Study Notes
Volcanoes
- Molten rock is forced out to the surface of the earth through volcanic eruptions.
Earthquakes
- Earthquakes are caused by the sudden movement of the earth’s crust.
External Earth Processes
- External forces that act upon the earth’s surface from the outside include wind, water, and ice.
Tectonic Plate Movement
- Sudden movements in the earth’s crust are often caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
Folding & Faulting
- Forces inside the earth cause rock in the crust to bend and break, creating landforms.
- Bending is called folding and breaking is called faulting.
Equinoxes
- An equinox occurs when the sun shines directly on the equator, resulting in equal lengths of day and night.
Calderas
- Calderas are large, bowl-shaped depressions that are formed by volcanic eruptions.
Craters
- Craters are bowl-shaped depressions that are formed by the impact of meteoroids.
Aerosols
- Aerosols are tiny particles of liquid or solid that are suspended in the atmosphere.
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Test your knowledge of internal forces of the Earth with this quiz. Explore concepts such as folding, faulting, volcanism, and earthquakes. Learn how these processes shape the Earth's surface and contribute to the formation of different landforms.
