Earth's Surface Review!

Front

What is the top layer of the Earth's surface called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the correct order of Earth’s layers starting from the surface?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Front

Where is an earthquake most likely to occur?

Back

Plate boundaries

Front

What can be caused by plate movement?

Back

Mountains, earthquakes, volcanos

Front

What event most likely caused the formation of mountain ranges on Earth?

Back

Tectonic plates pushing together

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Large pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

Front

What is an earthquake?

Back

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases escape.

Front

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

Back

The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.