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What causes the force that pushes magma from the magma chamber through the pipe and vent of a volcano?
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gravityB
water flowC
expanding gasesD
convergent boundaries22
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How do geologists study direct evidence of Earth’s interior?
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by collecting drill core samples of Earth’s crustB
by measuring seismic wave activityC
by analyzing how living things surviveD
by recording changes in climate patterns23
Sophia was studying with Maalik about the layers of the Earth. They were given several different statements about the layers.Which statement about the layers would they identify as correct?
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The outer core is less than 70 km in thickness.B
The crust assists in forming Earth’s magnetic field.C
The mantle is denser than the crust.D
Pressure increases when moving from the core to the crust.24
Which statement describes the damage that results from earthquakes?
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Amount of damage can be used to determine intensity.B
Damage can be measured using the Richter scale.C
The amount of damage increases as magnitude decreases.D
Earthquakes that cause maximum damage are the most common.25
Study the image of Earth’s interior.
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how convection currents move in Earth’s interiorB
the location of heated material near Earth’s surfaceC
where plates move as material cools in the outer coreD
why the densities of materials remain constant at different layersDid you find these answers helpful?
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