SOL VA 5.7 Geology

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What is a classification key?

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A classification key is a tool that helps identify different types of rocks by providing a series of choices that lead to the correct identification.

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What happens to temperature and pressure as you travel towards the inner core?

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As you travel towards the inner core, the temperature and pressure increase.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

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What are convergent plates?

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Convergent plates are tectonic plates that move towards each other, often causing one plate to be pushed beneath another.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What is the crust?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, which is broken into many large and small tectonic plates.

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What makes up the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is made up of oceans, plants, soil, and rocks.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the difference between divergent and convergent plates?

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Divergent plates move apart from each other, while convergent plates move towards each other.

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is the layer of the Earth beneath the mantle, composed of liquid iron and nickel.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.