Benchmark 2 Review

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What is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?

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Pangea is the theory that suggests all continents were once joined together in a single landmass and have since drifted apart.

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What is the most effective engineering design to reduce earthquake damage in a community near a fault line?

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Constructing houses with flexible materials can help absorb seismic waves and reduce damage during an earthquake.

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What is the primary source of energy that drives plate tectonics?

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Heat from the Earth's interior is the primary source of energy that drives the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is the primary goal of natural hazard prediction technologies?

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To provide timely and accurate forecasts of natural disasters to help communities prepare and respond.

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What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates move apart?

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Divergent boundary is where tectonic plates move away from each other.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is a fault line?

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