Plate Tectonics

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What is the Theory of Continental Drift?

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A hypothesis proposed by Alfred Wegener stating that continents were once a single landmass that drifted apart over time.

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What causes an earthquake?

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An earthquake occurs when tectonic plates slide against each other, causing the earth to move.

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Which layer of Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

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The mantle, which flows slowly and causes the crust to move.

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What is Pangea?

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Pangea is the name given by Alfred Wegener to the single supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, meaning 'all Earth' in ancient Greek.

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What geological features are formed when tectonic plates collide?

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Mountain ranges are formed when tectonic plates collide.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

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The inner core is solid and made of iron and nickel, while the outer core is liquid and also composed of iron and nickel.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved past each other.

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What is subduction?

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

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What are volcanoes?

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Volcanoes are openings in the Earth's crust where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape from below the surface.