Unit 5 Review

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What is the Earth's mantle?

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The Earth's mantle is a layer between the crust and the core, responsible for tectonic plate movement.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What type of rock is formed from cooling magma or lava?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the primary reason for mountain formation?

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Mountains are primarily formed by the collision of tectonic plates.

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What is tectonic plate movement?

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Tectonic plate movement refers to the shifting of the Earth's plates that can cause earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the upper mantle that allows tectonic plates to move.

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What is seafloor spreading?

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Seafloor spreading is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and slowly moves away from them.