Lithosphere Vocabulary Review

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Plate Tectonics

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The theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

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Weathering

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The process of breaking down rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface due to various factors such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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Magnitude

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The amount of energy released at the source of an earthquake, measured on a logarithmic scale.

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Energy Resources

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Natural resources that can be converted into energy, such as fossil fuels, solar energy, and wind energy.

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Lithosphere

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A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust, which is involved in tectonic activity.

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Erosion

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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Geohazard

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Natural hazards that are caused by geological processes, such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions.

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Asthenosphere

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The semi-fluid layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere, allowing tectonic plates to move.

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Epicenter

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The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

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Fault

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A fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred, often associated with earthquakes.