Hazards and Structure of the Earth Flashcards
What are the characteristics of the outer core?
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The layer surrounding the inner core. A liquid layer of iron and nickel.
What are the characteristics of the outer core?
Identify the two types of tectonic crust.
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Oceanic and continental crust
Identify the two types of tectonic 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.
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Give 2 characteristics of oceanic crust.
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- More dense than continental crust
- Heavier than continental crust
- Younger than continental crust
- Thinner than continental crust.
Give 2 characteristics of oceanic crust.
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?