Rocks, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes & Volcanoes Review

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What are seismic waves?

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Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically generated by earthquakes or volcanic activity.

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What type of rock is formed from cooling and hardening processes?

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

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What is subduction?

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

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and acids.

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What type of rock is granite?

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Granite is an igneous rock that is formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten rock material.