Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

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What is a Shield Volcano?

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A wide, gentle sloping mountain formed by lava that flows out of a vent and hardens on top of previous layers.

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What is Lava?

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Magma that has reached the surface of the Earth.

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What is found at a Transform Boundary?

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Earthquakes are commonly found at transform boundaries where tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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A chain of volcanoes located around the edge of the Pacific Plate.

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Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

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The outer core is the liquid layer of the Earth.

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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 erupted onto the surface.

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What causes Earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, often due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is a Cinder Cone Volcano?

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A steep, conical hill formed from the explosive eruption of lava fragments that solidify in the air.

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What is a Composite Volcano?

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A volcano characterized by a combination of explosive activity and lava flows, resulting in a steep profile.

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What is the Earth's outer core made of?

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The outer core is primarily composed of liquid iron and nickel.