06/1. Right or wrong?

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Mark the correct statements.

6.2a) The Earth consist of solid rock.
b) The diameter of planet Earth is approximately 12 000 km, making its radius approximately 6 000 km.

6.3c) Tectonic plates mean the same thing as lithospheric plates.
d) Europe and Asia are located on the same tectonic plate.

6.4e) Endogenous processes are caused by things that occur outside the Earth's surface.
f) Endogenous processes are caused by things that occur inside Earth's surface.

6.5g) New seafloor is created in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
h) When two tectonic plates collide, volcanoes or earthquakes can occur as the result.
i) Magma is molten rock.

6.6j) The strength (magnitude) of an earthquake is measured on the Richter scale.
k) Earthquakes can cause tsunamis.
l) Earthquakes are common near the centers of tectonic plates.
m) Earthquakes are common on the border zones of tectonic plates.

6.7n) Tsunami is a large earthquake that occurs in the seafloor.
o) Tsunami is a series of large waves caused by seafloor movement.

6.8p) Lava is molten rock that is erupted to the surface of the Earth from a volcano.
q) Volcanoes also cause ash, dust, and gases to erupt.
r) Volcanoes are common near the centers of tectonic plates.
s) Volcanoes are common on the border zones of tectonic plates.

Maximum: 19 p.

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