Geological Processes

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the lithosphere?
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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What occurs at a rift valley?
Back
A rift valley forms when tectonic plates move apart, creating a low area between them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Describe the outer core of the Earth.
Back
The outer core is a liquid layer made of metals, primarily iron and nickel, located beneath the mantle and surrounding the inner core.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when an oceanic plate collides with a continental plate?
Back
When an oceanic plate collides with a continental plate, the denser oceanic plate is forced beneath the continental plate, leading to subduction and often resulting in volcanic activity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the theory of plate tectonics?
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The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earth's lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that are in constant motion, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a subduction zone?
Back
A subduction zone is an area where one tectonic plate is being forced under another, often leading to volcanic activity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the asthenosphere?
Back
The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the upper mantle that allows tectonic plates to move.
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