What Causes Earth's Surface to change?

Front

If scientists dig a hole under Mount Everest, or anywhere on Earth, they would eventually reach a layer of bedrock. What are the large pieces of bedrock called?

Back

Plates

Front

How is bedrock deep in the Earth different from bedrock closer to Earth’s surface?

Back

It is hotter, more fluid/softer, and more dense.

Front

What is causing Mount Everest to grow taller?

Back

The movement of tectonic plates under Mount Everest

Front

Which kind of Earth’s plates are colliding at “location A” on the map?

Back

ocean plate - continental plate

Front

What happens to Earth's crust when two plates move away from each other?

Back

Rising magma makes new crust to replace old crust destroyed at plate boundaries.

Front

Where are most long chains of volcanoes located?

Back

Most long chains of volcanoes are located in areas where ocean plates and continental plates collide.

Front

Why is Mount Mitchell shrinking?

Back

Wind and water erosion in the area of Mount Mitchell

Front

Why do scientists believe Antarctica used to be closer to the equator?

Back

The plate on which Antarctica sits has been moving towards the South Pole for millions of years.

Front

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Back

Movement of tectonic plates

Front

What layer of the Earth is directly below the crust?

Back

Mantle