Topic 1 - Restless Earth Flashcards
1
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Asthenosphere
A
The upper layer of the earths mantle.
2
Q
Continental
A
Of or Characteristic of europe, excluding the british isles.
3
Q
Oceanic
A
The relatively thin part of the earth’s crust which underlies the ocean basin, it consists of basaltic rock.
4
Q
Magnitude
A
The quantifiable size of a natural event.
5
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Preparation
A
The act or process of preparing.
