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What technology in the 1950s allowed scientists to capture an image of the bottom of the ocean?
Sonar
What did scientists discover about the bottom of the ocean that astonished them?
Mountains, valleys, ridges, trenches, and volcanoes
What do the tectonic plates, according to the text, float on top of?
Circulating magma mantle
What is the main idea behind the theory of plate tectonics?
Constant movement and change of tectonic plates
What does the plate tectonics theory provide a reason for?
Formation of violent volcanoes, beautiful islands, magnificent mountains, extraordinary valleys, and devastating earthquakes
Explore the concept of plate tectonics by first understanding the different layers of the Earth. From the crust to the mantle and core, learn about the composition and characteristics of each layer in this trivia quiz.
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