Casteel SOL 5.8 Earth Review

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What is a divergent fault boundary?

Back

A fault boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often resulting in volcanic activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The layer of rock that covers the Earth's surface.

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What state of matter is the outer core of the Earth?

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Liquid.

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Why is the Earth's inner core solid?

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The pressure at the core is very high.

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What is the mantle?

Back

The layer of hot, solid material between the Earth's crust and core.

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What can result from a transform fault boundary?

Back

Earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

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The inner core is solid due to high pressure, while the outer core is liquid.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected.

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What is the significance of tectonic plates?

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They are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact, causing geological events.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1