What is an unconformity?
Geosphere Unit (homework)

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1.
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An unconformity is a section of missing sedimentary rock due to erosion.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of two continental plates converging?
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The Himalaya Mountains are an example of two continental plates converging.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is typically found at a divergent boundary?
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At a divergent boundary, you are likely to find a mid-ocean ridge.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What layer of the Earth are tectonic plates made of?
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Tectonic plates are made of the lithosphere.
5.
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What percentage of Earth's timeline does all of human history represent?
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All of human history makes up way less than 1% of the Earth's timeline.
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What is the lithosphere?
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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mid-ocean ridge?
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A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics at divergent boundaries.
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