Science SOL 5.8 Earth's Geology

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What are rocks formed from melted then cooled magma or lava called?

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Igneous rocks are formed from melted then cooled magma or lava.

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What do we call plates that move together?

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Convergent plates are those that move together.

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What are the four concentric layers of the Earth?

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The four concentric layers of the Earth are Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core.

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Where are most earthquakes and volcanoes located?

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Most earthquakes and volcanoes are located at the boundaries of tectonic plates (faults).

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Which type of rocks can contain visible fossils?

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Sedimentary rocks can contain visible fossils.

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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The outermost layer of the Earth is called the Crust.

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What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

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The layer beneath the Earth's crust is called the Mantle.

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What is the liquid layer surrounding the inner core of the Earth?

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The liquid layer surrounding the inner core is called the Outer Core.

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What is the solid innermost layer of the Earth?

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The solid innermost layer of the Earth is called the Inner Core.

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What type of plate boundary is formed when plates slide past each other?

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A transform plate boundary is formed when plates slide past each other.