The Geosphere

What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

• outer core

• inner core

• mantle

• crust

What is caused when the tectonic plates slip?

• hurricanes

• earthquakes

• thunderstorms

• tornadoes

On which layer can we find the tectonic plates?

• asthenosphere

• mesosphere

• lithosphere

• core

The measure of the energy released by an earthquake is called ____________________.

• seismic waves

• force

• vectors

• magnitude

Which of the following agents break down earth materials? TWO ANSWERS!!!!!!!!

• water

• earthquakes

• wind

• force

This layer consists of pliable material which can be found underneath the lithosphere.

• mesosphere

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• core

How did the Himalayan Mountains form?

• erosion

• colliding tectonic plates

• glacial movements

• convection

In which layer does life exist?

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• all of the above

The layer of Earth between the crust and the core

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

The ___________ includes all of the water at or near Earth's surface.

• geosphere

• atmoshphere

• hydrosphere