Understanding God's World Flashcard 13

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What is a continent?

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A continent is one of the seven largest land masses that rises out of the ocean.

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a break between two moving crustal plates.

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What are the two kinds of crust?

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The two kinds of crust are continental and oceanic.

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What is the hottest place in or on planet Earth?

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The hottest place in or on planet Earth is its core.

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What are crustal plates?

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Crustal plates are large areas of the earth's crust that float on molten rock.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core, made of semi-solid rock.

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What is the core of the Earth?

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The core is the innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel, and is extremely hot.

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What is tectonic activity?

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Tectonic activity refers to the movement of the Earth's plates, which can cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.