Unit 2: Who's At Risk?

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is thermal convection in Earth's mantle?
Back
Thermal convection in Earth's mantle is the process where heat is transferred through the movement of fluid in the mantle, causing the cycling of matter.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does radioactive decay play in Earth's interior?
Back
Radioactive decay generates heat that contributes to mantle convection.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What evidence supports the theory that Earth's crust is broken into plates?
Back
The alignment of earthquake and volcanic activity along plate boundaries supports the theory that Earth's crust is broken into plates.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do seismic waves provide evidence for the structure of Earth's interior?
Back
Seismic waves indicate that the outer core is liquid because S waves do not pass through it.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What process forms ocean-floor features at divergent boundaries?
Back
Seafloor spreading due to magma rising is responsible for the formation of ocean-floor features at divergent boundaries.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define mantle convection.
Back
Mantle convection is the slow, churning motion of Earth's mantle caused by heat from the core, leading to the movement of tectonic plates.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of tectonic plate boundaries?
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Tectonic plate boundaries are significant because they are sites of geological activity, including earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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