Science SOL 5.8 Earth's Geology

Front

What is the layer found under the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What increases as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Pressure and Temperature

Front

Where are most earthquakes and volcanoes located?

Back

At the boundaries of tectonic plates (faults).

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What do we call plates that move past each other?

Back

Transform plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core, with temperatures over 5000°C.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What type of plate boundary creates mountains?

Back

Convergent boundary.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Front

What type of plate boundary causes earthquakes?

Back

Transform boundary.

Front

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

Back

Iron and Nickel.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1