(E8) Lessons 4 & 5 Flashcard Prep

Front

What term describes tectonic plates that are moving away from each other?

Back

Divergent

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is made of liquid iron and nickel?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the solid outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer contains both continental and oceanic crust?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the movement caused by changes in temperature and density, where hot, less dense material rises and cold, denser material sinks?

Back

Convection current

Front

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Tectonic plate boundary

Front

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

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the term for the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is semi-fluid and allows tectonic plates to move?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the term for the rigid outer part of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle?

Back

Lithosphere