SOL Plate Tectonics

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What is the relationship between the size of sediment and the energy of the medium of transport?

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The size of the sediment deposited is proportional to the available energy of the medium of transport.

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What geological event caused the folding and faulting of sedimentary rocks in the Valley & Ridge region of Virginia?

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The folding and faulting occurred during a collision between Africa and North America.

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Which area of ocean crust is typically the oldest?

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Area A is the oldest ocean crust.

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What is the outer core of the Earth composed of?

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The outer core is composed of very hot, liquid iron and nickel.

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What is the crust of the Earth?

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The crust is the rocky and brittle outer layer of the Earth.

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Define plate tectonics.

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Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that describes the large-scale movements of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.

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What is the significance of the mantle in Earth's structure?

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The mantle is the thick layer of rock between the crust and the outer core, playing a crucial role in tectonic activity.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can cause earthquakes.