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Causes the plates to move.
convection currents
Chemical symbol for Water
H2O
Creates sand dunes and rock arches.
Wind erosion
Chemical symbol of gold
This can occur at any plate boundary to release stress.
What is an earthquake?
The Appalachian and Himalayan Mountains were formed by which type of boundary?
convergent.
Is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes, indicating their relative size and energy release.
Ritcher Scale
Name of the landmass before the continents drifted apart
Pangea
This is created when a oceanic plate collides with a continental plate.
subduction zone.
It is important because it absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting life on Earth.
Ozone Layer
a large mass of ice that forms over time from the accumulation and compaction of snow in mountainous regions.
Glacier
This can occur at any plate boundary to release stress.
Earthquakes
What is the Earth's core made of?
The Earth's core is primarily composed of iron and nickel.
he process of the removal of soil and rock from the Earth's surface by natural forces, such as wind, water, and glaciers
Erosion
a naturally occurring event or phenomenon, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or volcanic eruptions, that poses a threat to human life and property.
Natural Hazard
What is the chemical symbol of silver
Ag