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Earths Dynamic 1
Crust & Interior
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Asthenosphere | Also known as the upper mantle |
| Continental Crust | Less Dense and thicker crust |
| Continental Drift | Theory that the continents “Floats” around on the Moho |
| Convection | Change in position due to density differences |
| Convergent | Coming Together |
| Depositional Basins | Large, low-lying areas where sediment is dropped off |
| Divergent | Spreading apart |
| Down-Warping | Bending down of rocks: Usually occurs at a convergent plate boundary |
| Earthquake | Shaking of Earth due to release of frictional energy along a fault |