
Earth's Layers and Plate Tectonics Flashcard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for tectonic plate movement?
Back
Mantle
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Increasing the temperature of a material will cause its density to increase or decrease?
Back
Decrease
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The outermost layer consisting of the Earth's crust and part of the upper mantle is called what?
Back
Lithosphere
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which Layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
Back
Crust
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What layer is 1?
Back
Inner Core
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the composition of the Earth's crust?
Back
The Earth's crust is primarily composed of silicate rocks, including granite and basalt.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere?
Back
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, while the asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer beneath it that allows for tectonic movement.
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