Inside the Earth

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What is continental drift?

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The theory that continents have moved over geological time and are still moving today.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A large, rigid piece of the Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.

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What is a hot spot in geology?

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A location where magma from deep within the mantle rises to the surface, often creating volcanoes.

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How do volcanoes contribute to land formation?

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Volcanoes erupt and the lava cools and solidifies, creating new land.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A region where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What are the main layers of the Earth?

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The Earth is composed of the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

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What is the difference between the crust and the mantle?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, while the mantle is the layer beneath the crust, composed of semi-solid rock.

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What geological features are commonly found at convergent boundaries?

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Mountains, deep ocean trenches, and volcanic arcs.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, often due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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A major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate boundaries.

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