Geosphere

Front

What are the primary agents that break down earth materials?

Back

Wind, water, and ice.

Front

Which type of crust is the thickest?

Back

Continental crust.

Front

What geological event is caused when tectonic plates slip?

Back

Earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

Which continent is known to not have active volcanoes?

Back

Australia.

Front

What are the waves that travel through Earth's interior during an earthquake called?

Back

Seismic waves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the difference between continental and oceanic crust?

Back

Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.

Front

What natural phenomenon can result from the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is the term for the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma.