Formation of Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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the top layer of the earth. oceanic or continental
crust
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the part between the crust and the core
mantle
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the center of the earth
core
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the edge of tectonic plates
plate boundary
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Plate boundary where two plates move apart
constructive
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plate boundary where subduction takes place
convergent
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When dense crust is forced under less a less dense plate
subduction
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Plate boundary where continental plate collides with continental plate
collision
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Plate boundary where two plates run alongside one another
conservative
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Where earthquake originates
focus
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Point on earth's surface right above where an earthquake occurs
epicentre
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Card 2

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the part between the crust and the core

Back

mantle

Card 3

Front

the center of the earth

Back

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Card 4

Front

the edge of tectonic plates

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Plate boundary where two plates move apart

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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