Layers of the Earth

Front

A large piece of Earth's crust that moves atop the mantle is _____

Back

tectonic plates

Front

This layer is a solid mass of iron and nickel.

Back

inner core

Front

Which of the following has the layers listed in order from inside out?

Back

inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

crust

Front

The outermost shell of the Earth is the ________

Back

crust

Front

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

Back

asthenosphere

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

mantle

Front

What is the layer of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

magma

Front

What is the process called when tectonic plates move apart?

Back

divergent boundary

Front

What is the process called when tectonic plates collide?

Back

convergent boundary