GCSE Geography Unit 1 - Restless Earth

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The outer layer of the earth
crust
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type of boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other
conservative
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tectonic plate margin where rising magma adds new material to the diverging plates
constructive
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the part of the crust dominated by less dense granitic rock
continental
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circulating movements of magma in the mantle caused by heat from the core
convectioncurrents
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the extremely hot central part of the earth
core
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tectonic plate margin where oceanic plate is subducted
destructive
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the unit of measurement used to describe the extent of an earthquake
magnitude
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measuring device used to measure the extent of earthquake
richter scale
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the part of the rock dominated by denser basaltic rocks
oceanic
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the boundary between 2 tectonic plates
platemargin
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forecasting future changes
prediction
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the process of getting ready for the outcomes of something e.g. an earthquake
preperation
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type of volcano that has a low wide cone and gentle slope
shield
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type of volcano that is a tall cone shape and made of layers of ash and lava
composite
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Card 2

Front

type of boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other

Back

conservative

Card 3

Front

tectonic plate margin where rising magma adds new material to the diverging plates

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

the part of the crust dominated by less dense granitic rock

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

circulating movements of magma in the mantle caused by heat from the core

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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