Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Front

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other?

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Divergent boundaries

Front

Where can volcanoes be found?

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On land, under water, on islands, all of the above

Front

What is the name of the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma

Front

What is the opening in Earth's crust through which molten rock, gases, and ash erupt?

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Volcano

Front

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

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Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth located beneath the crust?

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Mantle

Front

What is the process called when one tectonic plate is forced under another?

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Subduction

Front

What type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and primarily erupts lava?

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Shield volcano

Front

What type of volcano is steep and erupts explosively?

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Stratovolcano

Front

What is the term for the vibrations caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

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Earthquakes