6th grade Earth Systems FE Review

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What happens to seismic waves when an earthquake occurs?

Back

The speed of seismic waves changes as they move through different materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Which tectonic plate is primarily located under most of the United States?

Back

North American Plate.

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What are the three main types of tectonic plate boundaries?

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Convergent, Divergent, and Transform boundaries.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, often forming mountains or causing earthquakes.

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What is the mantle?

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The layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core, composed of semi-solid rock.

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What is oceanic crust?

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The part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, thinner and denser than continental crust.

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What is continental crust?

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The part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What geological feature is commonly formed at convergent boundaries?

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Mountains.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are folded rocks?

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Rocks that have been bent or folded due to tectonic forces, often found at convergent boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3