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5710158192CoreIn reference to Earth, the innermost layer.0
5710158193MantleThe layer of Earth above the core, containing magma.1
5710158194MagmaMolten rock.2
5710158195AsthenosphereThe layer of Earth located in the outer part of the mantle, composed of semi-molten rock.3
5710158196LithosphereThe outermost layer of Earth, including the mantle and crust.4
5710158197CrustIn geology, the chemically distinct outermost layer of the lithosphere.5
5710158198Hot spotsIn geology, a place where molten material from Earth's mantle reaches the lithosphere.6
5710158199Plate tectonicsThe theory that the lithosphere of Earth is divided into plates, most of which are in constant motion.7
5710158200Tectonic cycleThe cycle of processes that build up and break down the lithosphere.8
5710158201SubductionThe process of one crustal plate passing under another.9
5710158202VolcanoA vent in the surface of Earth that emits ash, gases, or molten lava.10
5710158203Divergent boundaryAn area beneath the ocean where tectonic plates move away from each other.11
5710158204Convergent boundaryAn area where plates move toward one another and collide.12
5710158205Transform boundaryAn area where tectonic plates move sideways past each other.13
5710158206FaultA fracture in rock caused by a movement of Earth's crust.14
5710158207Seismic activityThe frequency and intensity of earthquakes experienced over time.15
5710158208Fault zoneA large expanse of rock where a fault has occurred.16
5710158209EarthquakeThe sudden movement of Earth's crust caused by a release of potential energy along a geologic fault and usually causing a vibration or trembling at Earth's surface.17
5710158210EpicenterThe exact point on the surface of Earth directly above the location where rock ruptures during an earthquake.18
5710158211Richter scaleA scale that measures the largest ground movement that occurs during an earthquake.19
5710158212Igneous rockRock formed directly from magma.20
5710158213Intrusive igneous rockRock that forms when magma rises up and cools in a place underground.21
5710158214Extrusive igneous rockRock that forms when magma cools above the surface of the earth.22
5710158215FractureIn geology, a crack that occurs in rock as it cools.23
5710158216Sedimentary rockRock that forms when sediments such as muds, sands, or gravels are compressed by overlying sediments.24
5710158217Metamorphic rockRock that forms when sedimentary rock, igneous rock, or other metamorphic rock is subjected to high temperature and pressure.25

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