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Card 16

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What evidence did Wegener find that backed up his hypothesis?

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Card 17

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Why was Wegener’s theory rejected at first?

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Card 18

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How fast are some sea floors spreading each year?

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Card 19

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Briefly explain the changes you see in the magnetic orientation of sea floor rocks

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Card 20

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What causes tectonic plates to drift?

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Card 21

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Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes occur?

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Card 22

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How are the Himalayas being formed?

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Card 23

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What do earthquakes produce?

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Card 24

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Name the two types of seismic waves cause by earthquakes state what type of wave it is

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Card 25

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What type of seismic waves can’t pass through liquids?

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