AIR Practice_Earth Science

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What is the Earth's inner core?

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The Earth's inner core is solid.

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What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

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The outer layer of the Earth is called the crust.

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What is the mantle?

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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 the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a massive slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is the theory of plate tectonics?

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The theory of plate tectonics explains how the Earth's plates move and interact, causing geological activity.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved past each other.

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What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is an area in the Pacific Ocean basin known for its high volcanic and seismic activity.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases are expelled.