Layers of the Earth

Front

What are tectonic plates made up of?

Back

Tectonic plates are made up of continental crust and oceanic crust.

Front

Can convection currents happen in the Ocean, atmosphere, and Earth's mantle?

Back

Yes, convection currents can happen in the Ocean, atmosphere, and Earth's mantle.

Front

What happens to temperature as we move from the crust to the inner core?

Back

Temperature increases as we move from the crust to the inner core.

Front

Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?

Back

The outer core is composed primarily of liquid metal.

Front

What is a subduction zone?

Back

A subduction zone is where one tectonic plate slides under another plate.

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The outer core is the layer of the Earth beneath the mantle, composed of liquid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The inner core is the solid innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Front

What are convection currents?

Back

Convection currents are the movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature and density.