Scientists use their eyes where the layers have risen above
ground and drill core samples to bring to the surface to study.
Scientists use GPS tracking to study plate tectonics.
by studying how seismic waves refract as they pass through
different material.
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What type of volcanoes formed the Hawaiian islands
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Shield Volcanoes.
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A is a large circular depression that forms when a volcanic mountaintop collapses into the magma
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caldera
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Interaction between which two regions causes plate movement
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The lithosphere and the asthenosphere.
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Magma is thought to come from the upper mantle or inner core of the earth
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false
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In which layer of the sun is a huge supply of energy produced
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in the core
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Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur
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They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most
pressure.
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Which type of fault is caused by shearing forces
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transform.
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Which type of fault occurs when rocks are pushed together as they meet
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These will form reverse or thrust faults.
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Which of these ideas best describes plate tectonics
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The earth's plates drifted on hot molten material...
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Which of the following layers of Earth is unique among the terrestrial planets
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Hydrosphere.
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Volcanic mountains build from layers of ash cinders and lava erupting onto the earth's surface.
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true
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How do scientists study the Layers of the Earth
Scientists use their eyes where the layers have risen above
ground and drill core samples to bring to the surface to study.
Scientists use GPS tracking to study plate tectonics.
by studying how seismic waves refract as they pass through
different material.
What type of volcanoes formed the Hawaiian islands
Shield Volcanoes.
A is a large circular depression that forms when a volcanic mountaintop collapses into the magma
caldera
Interaction between which two regions causes plate movement
The lithosphere and the asthenosphere.
Magma is thought to come from the upper mantle or inner core of the earth
false
In which layer of the sun is a huge supply of energy produced
in the core
Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most
pressure.
Which type of fault is caused by shearing forces
transform.
Which type of fault occurs when rocks are pushed together as they meet
These will form reverse or thrust faults.
Which of these ideas best describes plate tectonics
The earth's plates drifted on hot molten material...
Which of the following layers of Earth is unique among the terrestrial planets
Hydrosphere.
Volcanic mountains build from layers of ash cinders and lava erupting onto the earth's surface.