Earth: Past, Present, Future Module Assessment

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What is the 'Ring of Fire'?

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The 'Ring of Fire' is a region where tectonic plates meet, causing earthquakes and volcanoes.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What causes volcanoes and earthquakes at the 'Ring of Fire'?

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Tectonic plates moving.

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Which layer of the Earth causes tectonic plate movement?

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Mantle.

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Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

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Mantle.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The outermost layer of the Earth, which is solid and relatively thin compared to the other layers.

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What is the mantle?

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The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, made of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.