Hazards and Structure of the Earth Flashcards
Give 2 characteristics of continental crust.
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- Less dense than oceanic crust
- Thicker than oceanic crust
- Lighter than oceanic crust
- Forms the Earth’s continents
- Older than oceanic crust
Give 2 characteristics of continental crust.
Where in the world are the majority of the Earth’s volcanoes and earthquakes found?
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The majority of the Earth’s volcanoes and earthquakes occur around the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Where in the world are the majority of the Earth’s volcanoes and earthquakes found?
What is the area where two plates meet known as?
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A plate margin or boundary.
What is the area where two plates meet known as?
What is the structure of the Earth?
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From the centre:
- Inner core
- Outer core
- Mantle
- Crust
What is the structure of the Earth?
What are the characteristics of the inner core?
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A solid mass of iron and nickel. The hottest part of the Earth. Temperatures up to 5,550°C.
What are the characteristics of the inner core?
