Amplify Plate Motion - Chapter 3 review

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What is the Earth's outer layer made of underneath the soil and ocean?

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Earth’s outer layer is made of hard, solid rock.

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What can be considered a fossil?

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A fossil can be bones, hair, petrified wood, or stone imprints of animals.

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What did Wegener suggest about the continents?

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Wegener suggested that continents look like puzzle pieces and can fit together.

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Who proposed that continents can change their position on Earth?

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Alfred Wegener proposed that continents can change their position.

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What type of material is Earth's mantle?

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Earth's mantle is a soft solid material.

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What is the definition of a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What evidence did Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?

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Wegener used evidence such as the fit of continents, fossil distribution, and geological similarities.

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What is the significance of Alfred Wegener in geology?

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Alfred Wegener is significant for proposing the theory of continental drift.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing mountains or earthquakes.