Amplify- Plate Motion Post Assessment Review

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

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The Earth's outer layer is made of hard, solid rock underneath both the soil and the ocean.

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What happens when tectonic plates move apart?

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When tectonic plates move apart, soft, solid rock from underneath rises and hardens, adding solid rock to the edges of both plates.

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What occurs when two tectonic plates move toward each other?

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One plate goes underneath the other plate and sinks into the soft rock below.

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What is the composition of the Earth's outer layer?

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The Earth's outer layer is primarily composed of hard, solid rock.

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What geological feature is formed when tectonic plates diverge?

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A rift or gap is formed, which can be filled by rising magma or ocean water.

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What is the significance of GPS data in studying plate motion?

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GPS data helps researchers track the movement of tectonic plates and understand geological processes.

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What is subduction in plate tectonics?

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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 is the result of two tectonic plates colliding?

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The collision can cause earthquakes, mountain formation, or the creation of volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between continental and oceanic crust?

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Continental crust is thicker and primarily made of granite, while oceanic crust is thinner and made of basalt.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a massive slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere.