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Plate Tectonics and Iron Catastrophe Quiz
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Plate Tectonics and Iron Catastrophe Quiz

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What is the process of Nickel and iron moving to the center of our planet and forming the first core called?

  • Planetary differentiation (correct)
  • Magnetic reversal
  • Seafloor spreading
  • Continental drift
  • What is the scientific theory that unifies the concepts of continental drift, seafloor spreading, and magnetic reversal?

  • Geomorphology
  • Plate tectonics (correct)
  • The iron catastrophe
  • Tectonic uplift
  • What resulted in the separation of Earth’s interior into layers with distinct composition and structure?

  • Magnetic reversal
  • The iron catastrophe (correct)
  • Continental drift
  • Seafloor spreading
  • What is the thin outermost layer (zone) which underlies the continents called?

    <p>Crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of layering earth’s material according to density called?

    <p>Planetary differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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