Earth layers

The outermost solid layer of the Earth is called the

• mantle
• outer core
• inner core
• crust

This layer of the Earth is found between the core and the crust.

• mantle
• outer core
• inner core
• crust

The layer that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core. 

• mantle
• outer core
• inner core
• crust

This image here shows what type of boundary?

• Divergent

• Convergent: Subduction

• Convergent: Collision

• Transform

The idea that the continents were once together, and separated over a long period of time is

• Seafloor Spreading

• Transform Boundaries

• Continental Drift

• Mid Ocean Ridges

Was was Wegener's hypothesis rejected?

• He had no evidence for it

• More detailed maps show that continents don't match up

• No continents had similar fossils to support him.

• He couldn't explain how the continents could be moved

What kind of boundary is shown in this image?

• Divergent

• Convergent: Subduction

• Convergent: Collision

• Transform

Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth made up of solid nickel and iron?

• layer A

• layer B

• layer C

• layer D

What letter in the diagram identifies the layer that is composed of moving continental and oceanic plates?

• layer A

• layer B

• layer C

• layer D

What does layer D show?

• upper mantle

• lower mantle

• outer core

• inner core