ESS.1

Front

What is the theory that states the Earth's lithosphere is in constant motion, driven by convection currents?

Back

Theory of Plate Tectonics

Front

What are the two metals that make up the core of the Earth?

Back

Iron and nickel

Front

Which layer of the Earth contains both the upper mantle and the crust?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the dense ball of metal (iron and nickel) at the center of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the movement of a fluid caused by differences in temperature?

Back

Convection Currents

Front

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the process by which heat is transferred through a fluid?

Back

Convection

Front

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

Back

Plate Boundary

Front

What is the name of the layer that surrounds the Earth and is made up of gases?

Back

Atmosphere