Earth's Layers, Plate Tectonics, and Continental Drift

Front

What are the layers of the Earth in order from thickest to thinnest?

Back

Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core, Crust

Front

What is NOT evidence for the Theory of Plate Tectonics/Continental Drift?

Back

Rivers

Front

What is a key difference between the inner and outer core?

Back

Inner core is 85% iron.

Front

What is the name of the sub-layer that the crust and upper mantle share?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What was the name of the super-continent that had all the land masses together?

Back

Pangea

Front

What is the outermost 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 term for the movement of the Earth's plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is solid and made mostly of iron?

Back

Inner Core