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Infer: Why do many earthquakes but few volcanic eruptions occur in the Himalaya?
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Glacial deposits often form at high latitudes near the poles. Explain why glacial deposits have been found in Africa.
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How does magnetism support the theory of seafloor spreading?
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Why don't volcanoes form along the San Andreas Fault?
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Why is it possible to find the remains, or the fossil of a prehistoric animal on two different continents?
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How was Mt. St. Helens formed? And why is it so famous?
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How does the depth of ocean crust relate to the age of that crust?
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On average about how fast do the earth's plates move?
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What layer in Earth's mantle do plates slide over?
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Describe how scientists make maps of the seafloor.
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What causes convection in Earth's mantle?
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What is the theory of plate tectonics? Explain in your own words!
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How is the Earth's Lithosphere different from it's asthenosphere?
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What types of life have been discovered near mid-ocean ridges?
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What are the 3 different plate boundaries and how are they different?