Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the solid, hot layer of the Earth located beneath the asthenosphere called?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the name of the tectonic plate located at position #13 on a typical plate map?

Back

Antarctic Plate

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth, which includes the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the name of the tectonic plate located at position #7 on a typical plate map?

Back

African Plate

Front

What layer of the Earth is characterized by convection currents that move tectonic plates?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that lies directly beneath the lithosphere?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What are the two main types of crust found in the lithosphere?

Back

Continental crust and Oceanic crust

Front

What is the primary composition of the Earth's core?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates caused by convection currents in the mantle?

Back

Plate tectonics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer core