Layers of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which layer of the Earth has the hottest temperatures?

Back

Inner core

Front

What layer is located above the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is a convergent boundary?

Back

A boundary where tectonic plates move toward each other.

Front

What happens at transform boundaries?

Back

Tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other in opposite directions.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the solid inner part of the Earth called?

Back

Inner core

Front

What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates move away from each other?

Back

Divergent boundary.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.