Structure of the Earth

Front

What is the theory that explains the slow movement of continents?

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Continental Drift

Front

What is the name of Wegener's hypothesis about the movement of continents?

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The Theory of Continental Drift

Front

Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?

Back

Alfred Wegener

Front

What happens at a convergent boundary?

Back

Convergent boundaries push against each other.

Front

What happens at a divergent boundary?

Back

Divergent boundaries push away from each other.

Front

Which layer of the Earth flows slowly and causes the crust to move?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the solid innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering