Earthquakes And Volcanoes Flashcards
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Q
Where are most of the locations of volcanoes and earthquakes? And why?
A
Along the plate boundaries because the splits between the two crusts are weak where magma can burst through the crust
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Q
What causes earthquakes and volcanoes?
A
The movement of the earths plates against eachother
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Q
How do volcanoes form?
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When molten rock comes through the surface under pressure. Layers of rocks cool and set to form the volcano
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Q
What are the four types of movement at plate boundaries?
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- plates can move apart
- plates can collide
- plates can slide under the other
- plates can slide past one another
