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Scientists have first-hand evidence (seen it/been there) that the inner core of the Earth is made up of solid iron and nickel.
True
False
The theory that Earth's crust is divided into plates that are always moving is called ...
continental crust
plate techtonics
mantle
plate boundaries
Movements in the earth's crust can result in volcanic mountain formation, like the Aleutian Island chain near Alaska.
True
False
Certain land features form where plates meet. Which land feature forms where two continental plates move TOWARD each other?
glaciers
oceans
trenches
mountains
Tectonic plates can move ...
toward each other
spread apart from one another
slide past one another
all the above
A fault is ...
the release of energy and shaking of the ground
the point inside Earth where an earthquake begins
a break in Earth's crust where rock on one side can move in relation to rock on the other side
none of these
Scientists can use technology to predict if an earthquake is likely to occur.
True
False
Scientists use a seismograph to measure the strength of an earthquake. Which specific aspect, or characteristic, does this tool measure?
the depth of the fault
the total energy released
the size of the energy waves
the location of the epicenter
Identify the type of volcano pictured
composite volcano
cinder cone volcano
shield volcano
ring of fire volcano
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