Earth's Structure 1: Exploring Earth's Layers and Processes
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What is the rock cycle?
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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through various geological processes, including weathering, erosion, and plate tectonics.
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What are the three main types of rocks?
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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
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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 the upper part of the mantle.
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What is the mantle?
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The mantle is the thick layer of rock between the Earth's crust and outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the outer core?
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The outer core is a layer of the Earth composed of liquid iron and nickel, located beneath the mantle and above the inner core.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is plate tectonics?
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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithospheric plates and how they interact at their boundaries.
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What are mid-ocean ridges?
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Mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges formed by the upwelling of magma at divergent plate boundaries.
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