U3-Features of the Geosphere Flashcard

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What is a Fault Block Mountain?

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A Fault Block Mountain is formed when large blocks of the Earth's crust are lifted or tilted due to tectonic forces, creating steep, rugged terrain.

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What is the Core of the Earth?

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The Core is the innermost part of the Earth, made mostly of iron and nickel, and is extremely hot and solid.

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What causes a mudslide?

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Mudslides can be caused by heavy rains, water absorbing in soil, and the pull of gravity.

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What is molten rock?

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Molten rock is very hot, melted rock found in the Earth's mantle.

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What is a hot spot?

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A hot spot is an area where molten rock from within the mantle rises close to the Earth's surface.

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What is the Earth's Crust?

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The Crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, where we live, and is made up of solid rock.

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What is the Mantle?

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The Mantle is the layer of the Earth between the Crust and the Core, made of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.

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What is the difference between a mudslide and a landslide?

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A mudslide is a type of landslide that specifically involves wet, muddy material.

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What role does gravity play in landslides?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to the occurrence of landslides.