Forces that Shape the Earth

Forces that Shape the Earth

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Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the Earth's layers contains the continents and oceans?

Back

Crust

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the largest layer of the Earth?

Back

Mantle

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth creates the Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What layer of the Earth is solid iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the large rigid pieces that the Earth's crust is divided into?

Back

Tectonic plates

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What event is caused by subducting (diving) tectonic plates?

Back

Volcanic eruptions

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What event is caused by sliding tectonic plates?

Back

Earthquakes

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