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What are Three examples of different events that can occur on earth's surface?

Earthquakes can occur on Earth's surface when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust. Volcanic eruptions can happen when molten rock, ash, and gases are expelled from a volcano onto the surface. Landslides can occur when a mass of rock, earth, or debris moves down a slope due to factors like gravity, water, or human activity.


What parts of the rock cycle occur only on the Earth's surface?

Weathering, erosion, and deposition are processes in the rock cycle that occur only on the Earth's surface. These processes break down rocks into smaller pieces and transport them to different locations, shaping the Earth's landscape over time.


Which layer of the earth do convection currents occur in?

Convection currents occur in the mantle, which is the middle layer of the Earth. The heat generated from the core causes the molten rock in the mantle to move in a circular pattern, creating convection currents.


When rock is energy builds up in it Seismic waves occur as this energy is?

released, causing the rock to break and generate vibrations that propagate through the Earth. These vibrations are known as seismic waves and can be detected and measured by seismographs to study the structure and movement of the Earth's crust.


What layer of earth does convection occur?

Convection occurs in the mantle layer of the Earth. This process involves the movement of molten rock and heat within the mantle, which drives plate tectonics and other geologic phenomena.

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The crust is the upper layer of the earth. It is where the movement of plates occur due to which earthquakes occur. The Earth's crust is a thin layer of rock, like skin on an apple.


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What are Three examples of different events that can occur on earth's surface?

Earthquakes can occur on Earth's surface when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust. Volcanic eruptions can happen when molten rock, ash, and gases are expelled from a volcano onto the surface. Landslides can occur when a mass of rock, earth, or debris moves down a slope due to factors like gravity, water, or human activity.


What parts of the rock cycle occur only on the Earth's surface?

Weathering, erosion, and deposition are processes in the rock cycle that occur only on the Earth's surface. These processes break down rocks into smaller pieces and transport them to different locations, shaping the Earth's landscape over time.


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SW of Iceland.


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Which layer of the earth do convection currents occur in?

Convection currents occur in the mantle, which is the middle layer of the Earth. The heat generated from the core causes the molten rock in the mantle to move in a circular pattern, creating convection currents.


When rock is energy builds up in it Seismic waves occur as this energy is?

released, causing the rock to break and generate vibrations that propagate through the Earth. These vibrations are known as seismic waves and can be detected and measured by seismographs to study the structure and movement of the Earth's crust.


How are real emeralds formed?

Natural emeralds occur in the earth around active volcanic regions. Magma seeps into the earth heating the rock, causing it to melt. If the heated rock has chromium and beryllium in it, when it cools emeralds can form.


How can grains of sand become part of sedimentary rock?

the compaction and heat under the layers of the Earth causes this process to occur