Page 5 and 10 ESRT Questions

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What is the density of the Earth organized from crust to inner core?

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The density of the Earth is lowest at the crust and highest at the inner core.

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Where are the youngest rocks on Earth typically found?

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The youngest rocks on Earth are found along mid-ocean ridges.

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What type of plate boundary is characterized by two oceanic plates converging?

Back

An ocean to ocean convergent boundary.

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What type of plate boundary is the Aleutian Trench located on?

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The Aleutian Trench is located on a convergent boundary.

Front

How does the thickness and density of continental crust compare to oceanic crust?

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The continental crust is thicker and less dense compared to the oceanic crust.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced below the other.

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What geological features are commonly formed at divergent boundaries?

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Divergent boundaries commonly form mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.

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What is the significance of mid-ocean ridges?

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Mid-ocean ridges are significant as they are sites of new oceanic crust formation and are associated with volcanic activity.

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What happens at transform boundaries?

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At transform boundaries, tectonic plates slide past each other, which can cause earthquakes.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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Oceanic crust is thinner and denser, while continental crust is thicker and less dense.