Post on 25-Dec-2015
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The Changing EarthThe Changing Earth
Earth’s Layers
TectonicPlates
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Question 1Question 1
What two things increase as you go further and further into the Earth?
Heat and pressure
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Question 2Question 2
This layer is made of molten (liquid) iron and nickel. It is also the second hottest layer. What is it?
The outer core
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Question 3Question 3
This rocky layer is thin compared to the others and floats on top of the mantle. What is it?
The crust
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Question 4Question 4
This layer is made of hot, solid iron and nickel and is shaped like a ball. What is it?
The inner core
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Question 5Question 5
This layer is the largest and has a feature known as “plasticity” which allows it to go from a solid to a liquid.
The mantle
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Question 6Question 6
This plate boundary occurs when plates move together. What is it?
Convergent boundary
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Question 7Question 7
This plate boundary occurs when plates slide past one another horizontally. What is it?
Transform boundary
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Question 8Question 8
This type of boundary occurs when two plates move away from one another. What is it?
Divergent boundary
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Question 9Question 9
This type of plate boundary causes earthquakes to occur. What is it?
Transform boundary
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Question Question 1010
This type of plate boundary causes volcanoes to form. What is it?
Divergent boundary
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Question Question 1111
What are large, continent sized blocks of crust known as?
Tectonic plates
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Question Question 1212
What do scientists think causes tectonic plates to slowly move apart from one another?
Heat from within the Earth
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Question Question 1313
Scientists believe the continents formed one supercontinent long ago but that they have drifted apart over millions of years. What is the name given to that supercontinent?
Pangaea
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Question Question 1414
What theory states that the continents formed a giant supercontinent long ago and that they continue to slowly move today.
Continental Drift Theory
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Question Question 1515
Give 2 pieces of evidence that support the Continental Drift Theory.
1. The continents seem to fit together like a puzzle.
2. Similar fossil findings on continents that could have been connected.
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Question Question 1616
Name 1 positive effect of a volcano.
Creation of new islands or rock for roads/buildings
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Question Question 1717
Name 1 negative effect of volcanoes.
Poisonous gases, destruction of cities, or fires.
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Question Question 1818
Where do most volcanoes and earthquakes occur?
On the boundaries between tectonic plates (fault lines)
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Question Question 1919
According to scientists, what is the age, weight, and make-up of the Earth?
Age= 4.6 billion years
Weight= 6.6 sextillion tons
Make-up= Rock
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Question Question 2020
What is the chain of over 300 active volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean known as?
The Ring of Fire
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