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2.1 Solar nebular model
When was the big bang,
When was the solar system formed,
What is a nebula
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2.2 Geothermal energy
Where in our planet are the highe...,
Which part of the planet stores t...,
What is meant by the term geother...
26
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2.3 Goldschmidt's classification
What is the literal translation o...,
What is the literal translation o...,
What is the literal translation o...
21
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2.4 The asthenosphere
What are the physical properties ...,
What are the physical properties ...,
Define the term rheid
10
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2.5 Direct observations of the Earth's composition
Approximately how deep are the de...,
Which are able to go deeper mines...,
Approximately how deep is the dee...
30
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2.6 Seismic evidence for the Earth's structure
Define the term stress as it rela...,
Define the term strain as it rela...,
What is a seismometer
25
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2.7 Lithospheric plates
What is meant by the term lithosp...,
What is a lithospheric plate,
Name the plate
20
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2.8 Gravity and Isostasy
Which two factors contribute to t...,
What are the units given for grav...,
Why can t the value of gravity it...
12
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2.9 Seismic tomography and Mantle plumes
What technique can be used to ide...,
What is seismic tomography,
How does seismic tomography work
10
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2.10 Convergent plate boundaries - subduction (oceanic)
What is meant by the term converg...,
What are the,
What are the main landforms creat...
18
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2.11 Divergent plate boundaries
What is a rift valley,
Why do rift valleys form at diver...,
What is the nature of earthquake ...
7
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2.12 Plate tectonic theory
What mechanism was originally bel...,
What are the key arguments agains...,
What are the key arguments agains...
17
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2.13 Magma generation
What is the average geothermal gr...,
Why does mantle not melt at 40km ...,
Why does hot mantle rock not melt...
19
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2.14 Classification of igneous rocks
What is meant by the term felsic,
What is meant by the term mafic w...,
What is the silica content of an ...
30
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2.15 Igneous intrusions
What is a minor igneous intrusion,
What is meant by the term hypabys...,
What is a concordant intrusion
32
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2.16 Evidence for magma moving
What are the main sources of evid...,
What do short period earthquakes ...,
What do long period earthquakes i...
10
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2.17 Beds and bedding planes
What is a bed in a geological con...,
What is a bed in a geological con...,
What is the plural term for a gro...
10
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2.18 Faults
What is a fold,
What type of force creates folds,
What type of tectonic settings ar...
27
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2.19 Stress and strain
What is meant by the term stress ...,
What is meant by the term strain,
What is a competent rock
18
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2.20 Faults
What is a fault,
What is a fault plane,
What is meant by the term throw i...
26
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