Restless Earth

A quiz on the restless earth section of Dynamic Planet Unit.

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  • Created by: Abi
  • Created on: 10-04-13 14:45
What is the lithosphere?
The upper most layer of the earth, including the top of the mantle and the crust.
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What is the difference between the two types of crust?
Oceanic crust is a lot denser than continental crust.
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Why do the earth's tectonic plates move?
There is a convection current in the mantle due to heat from the core which moves magma and so also the tectonic plates on top.
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What does the Magnetosphere do?
Reflects harmful radiation away from the earth.
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How do we know the earth is hot?
Molten lava, hot springs and geysers.
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What is the evidence for Pangea?
Shape of the continents seem to fit together. Fossils from the same species found in Africa and South America.
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What is the most dangerous type of plate boundary?
Destructive
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What is the difference between the two types of crust?

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Oceanic crust is a lot denser than continental crust.

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Why do the earth's tectonic plates move?

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What does the Magnetosphere do?

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How do we know the earth is hot?

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Matthew Holmes

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not very good, Q1, all the answers are correct technically, and Q6b oth are right

Josh Hurwood

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Same as the previous comment.

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