Amplify Unit 2 Plate Motion - Review

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What is the center of the Earth called?

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The center of the Earth is called the Inner Core.

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

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The outermost layer of the Earth is called the Crust.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is a plate boundary?

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A plate boundary is the place along which two tectonic plates meet.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

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True or False: The Earth's crust is thicker than the mantle.

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False. The crust is thinner than the mantle.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.

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What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

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The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.

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What happens at divergent plate boundaries?

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At divergent plate boundaries, tectonic plates move apart, creating new crust.