Rock and Water Cycle Review

Front

Where is the density the highest in Earth's layers?

Back

Core

Front

Earth's core is mainly composed of

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

A boundary where two tectonic plates come together or collide is called

Back

Convergent Boundary

Front

What is the primary cause of volcanoes and earthquakes?

Back

crustal plate movement

Front

Which of these statements about Earth's crust is TRUE?

Back

It is a system of large masses called plates that slowly move together or apart.

Front

What is the composition of layer 4?

Back

molten iron

Front

If we compare the temperature and pressure of the Earth's mantle to the core, what differences can we expect as we move downward into the Earth?

Back

Both the temperature and pressure increase.

Front

Which plate tectonic diagram best illustrates the current position of the continents?

Back

A

Front

Layer A in the diagram has the lowest temperature and pressure. What part of the Earth is labeled layer A? Options: The atmosphere, The crust, The mantle, The core

Back

The crust

Front

What landform is created when two continental plates collide?

Back

mountain range