Science SOL 5.8 Earth's Geology

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What are plates that move apart called?

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Divergent plates are tectonic plates that move away from each other.

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What are the innermost layers of the Earth mostly composed of?

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The innermost layers of the Earth are mostly composed of Iron and Nickel.

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What layer of the Earth is found under the crust?

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The Mantle is the layer found under the crust.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form by cementation and compaction of sediment.

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Where are most earthquakes and volcanoes located?

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Most earthquakes and volcanoes are located at the boundaries of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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The outermost layer of the Earth is called the Crust.

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What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

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The Outer Core is the liquid layer that surrounds the inner core.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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The process is called weathering.

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What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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The movement of tectonic plates is called plate tectonics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava.