Earth's Interior and Convection in the Mantle

Front

What processes cause tectonic plates to move?

Back

Convection currents in the mantle.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

Which layer of the Earth is completely liquid?

Back

Outer Core.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the heat source that powers the convection currents in the mantle?

Back

The Inner Core.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is part of the mantle but can flow slowly?

Back

Asthenosphere.

Front

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

Back

Solid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in the mantle?

Back

Convection.

Front

What is the temperature range of the Earth's outer core?

Back

Approximately 4,000 to 6,000 degrees Celsius.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

How does the asthenosphere differ from the lithosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is semi-fluid and can flow, while the lithosphere is rigid and solid.

Front

What role do convection currents play in plate tectonics?

Back

They drive the movement of tectonic plates.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3