Layers of the Earth Review

Front

What is the zone called where a tectonic plate collides and goes underneath the other?

Back

Subduction zone

Front

Which boundary can cause a valley to form?

Back

Divergent boundary

Front

What layer of the Earth do we live on?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth is the largest?

Back

Mantle

Front

What layer of the Earth is solid rock because it has the highest pressure on it?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Mantle

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform boundary

Front

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

Back

Outer core

Front

What geological feature is formed at a convergent boundary?

Back

Mountains