Earths Layers and Tectonic plates

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What is the Asthenosphere?

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The Asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the Earth's mantle located below the lithosphere, which allows tectonic plates to move.

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What happens at a convergent plate boundary?

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At a convergent plate boundary, tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing uplift, earthquakes, and the formation of mountains.

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How do continental plates compare to oceanic plates in terms of density?

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Continental plates are less dense than oceanic plates.

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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 horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

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What is the Lithosphere?

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The Lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

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What is the Outer Core?

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The Outer Core is a liquid layer of the Earth's core made primarily of iron and nickel, located beneath the mantle.

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What is the Inner Core?

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The Inner Core is the solid innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel, and is extremely hot.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in earthquakes?

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Tectonic plates can cause earthquakes when they move, collide, or slide past each other, releasing energy in the form of seismic waves.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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Oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust, which is thicker and less dense.