What is the term for the process by which the Earth's plates move and change, causing earthquakes, volcanoes, and the creation of mountain ranges? [#1303]

Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer layer is divided into large plates that move relative to each other, creating and destroying landforms, oceans, and continents over millions of years.

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Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's outer layer is divided into large plates that move relative to each other, creating and destroying landforms, oceans, and continents over millions of years.

The Rashtrakuta Empire built the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, a renowned example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture.

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The Rashtrakuta Empire built the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, a renowned example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture.

A dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, as it relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

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A dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, as it relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen. This process supports life on Earth and is a critical part of the Earth's energy balance.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen. This process supports life on Earth and is a critical part of the Earth's energy balance.

Gadadhar Singha, also known as Gadadhar Singha Suklengmung, was an Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century. Kareng Ghar is considered one of the most important architectural achievements of the Ahom kingdom.

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Gadadhar Singha, also known as Gadadhar Singha Suklengmung, was an Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century. Kareng Ghar is considered one of the most important architectural achievements of the Ahom kingdom.

Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is known for Mughal Architecture Taj Mahal which was built in 1653 by Shah Jahan. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and is appraised to be the most popular tourist attraction in the country.

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Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is known for Mughal Architecture Taj Mahal which was built in 1653 by Shah Jahan. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and is appraised to be the most popular tourist attraction in the country.

With a height of 260.5 m (855 ft) Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and 13th tallest dam in the world. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River in New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India.

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With a height of 260.5 m (855 ft) Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and 13th tallest dam in the world. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River in New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India.

The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair, is a yearly event that features a well-known camel trading event. It's held in the town of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, between October and November. The Pushkar Fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs, and also features horse and cattle trading.

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The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair, is a yearly event that features a well-known camel trading event. It's held in the town of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, between October and November. The Pushkar Fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs, and also features horse and cattle trading.

RK Narayan is famous for his book-Malgudi Days. The book includes 32 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi, located in South India. Each of the stories portrays a facet of life in Malgudi.

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RK Narayan is famous for his book-Malgudi Days. The book includes 32 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi, located in South India. Each of the stories portrays a facet of life in Malgudi.

Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and popularly known as the "Metro Man". Sreedharan has accepted the offer. He was given the nickname of Metro Man by the Indian media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro on time and with stipulated budget.

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Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and popularly known as the "Metro Man". Sreedharan has accepted the offer. He was given the nickname of Metro Man by the Indian media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro on time and with stipulated budget.

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.

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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.