Plate Tectonics and Landforms

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What is the outer core of the Earth?

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The outer core is a layer of the Earth composed primarily of liquid metal.

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How do volcanoes erupt?

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Volcanoes erupt when magma pushes against the tectonic plates.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is a landform that erupts with lava, ash, and gases from beneath the Earth's surface.

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What are landforms?

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Landforms are natural features on the Earth's surface that shape the landscape.

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What causes the Earth's magnetic field?

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The movement of metals within the Earth's outer core creates the magnetic field.

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What is the crust of the Earth?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, made up 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 tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a large section of the Earth's crust that moves and interacts with other plates.

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What happens at a convergent boundary?

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At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing mountains or volcanoes.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.