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Plate Tectonics
Quick questions on Structure of the Earth explained: N(A)-Level Geography plate tectonics
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What are the three main layers?Show answer
The Earth has three main layers. From the outside inwards:
What is two kinds of crust?Show answer
The crust comes in two types, and the difference matters at plate boundaries:
What is q1?Show answer
Name the Earth's three main layers from the outside inwards. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
State two ways oceanic crust differs from continental crust. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why hot rock rises in the mantle. [2 marks]
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