GP Flashcard 1

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Which layer of the earth do we live on?

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Crust: The outermost layer of the Earth where we live.

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What are the big pieces that the Earth's outer shell is broken into?

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Lithospheric plates: Large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact.

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List the layers of the earth from the inside to the outside.

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Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust.

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Which of the following is likely NOT a hazard associated with a volcanic eruption?

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Groundshaking: While it can occur, it is not a direct result of a volcanic eruption like lava flow or ash fall.

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What is the current caused by warmer, less dense material rising and colder, more dense material sinking called?

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Convection: A process of heat transfer in fluids.

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What is the definition of the asthenosphere?

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Asthenosphere: A semi-fluid layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere that allows tectonic plates to move.

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What is the lithosphere?

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Lithosphere: The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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Volcanic eruption: The release of magma, gas, and ash from a volcano.

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What are harmful gases released during a volcanic eruption?

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Harmful gases: Gases like sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide that can be dangerous to health.

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What is lava flow?

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Lava flow: The movement of molten rock from a volcano during an eruption.