Geological Processes

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of 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 a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a type of tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

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What causes earthquakes in California?

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Earthquakes in California are common due to the Pacific and North American plates forming a transform boundary.

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How do convection currents in the mantle affect tectonic plates?

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Convection currents in the mantle cause tectonic plates to move, which can lead to the formation of ocean basins.

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What happens at a subduction zone?

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At a subduction zone, an oceanic plate collides with a continental plate, often resulting in volcanic activity.

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is a liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and above the inner core.

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What is the difference between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments, and metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is the role of the mantle in geological processes?

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The mantle plays a crucial role in geological processes by facilitating convection currents that drive plate tectonics.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often leading to mountain formation or subduction.

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What is the significance of tectonic plate movement?

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Tectonic plate movement is significant as it shapes the Earth's surface, causes earthquakes, and leads to volcanic activity.