Flashcard - Pangea Re-Take

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What is the Inner Core of the Earth?

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The Inner Core is a solid ball of metal, primarily composed of iron, and is as hot as the sun.

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What type of boundary is a Divergent boundary?

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A Divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other.

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What happens to pressure as you move deeper into the Earth's core?

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The pressure increases as you move deeper into the Earth's core.

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What geological feature can Convergent Plate Movement create?

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Convergent Plate Movement can create mountains.

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What is the composition of the Outer Core?

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The Outer Core is a layer of molten metal.

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What is the Crust of the Earth?

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The Crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

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What is the Mantle of the Earth?

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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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What is a Transform boundary?

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A Transform boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What is the significance of tectonic plate movement?

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Tectonic plate movement is responsible for earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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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 the upper part of the Mantle.