Layers of the Earth

Front

What is the source of energy that drives plate movement?

Back

Convection currents in the asthenosphere.

Front

What layer of the Earth is labeled A?

Back

Crust.

Front

What layer makes up 85% of the total weight of the Earth?

Back

Mantle.

Front

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

Back

Oceanic.

Front

Which layer of the earth is the hottest?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle.

Front

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

Back

Outer core.

Front

What are the large sections of the Earth's lithosphere called?

Back

Tectonic plates.

Front

What process occurs when tectonic plates move apart?

Back

Divergence.