Earth's Layers

Front

What layer of Earth has strong convection currents, which are responsible for the crust’s movement?

Back

Mantle

Front

What rock type is found most readily in the crust?

Back

Granite

Front

This is the Earth's __________.

Back

Inner Core

Front

Earth's Oceanic Crust is __________ , causing it to subduct _________ the Continental Crust when Tectonic Plates collide.

Back

more dense, under

Front

Which layer of Earth is made up of two different types: oceanic and continental?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the primary component of the Earth's inner core?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid

Front

What geological process occurs at tectonic plate boundaries?

Back

Subduction, Divergence, and Convergence