Lesson 2 Plate Tectonics

What part of the earth’s structure is this fact describing?

This section of earth at over 2900km deep

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What part of the earth's structure is this fact describing?

This is the hottest part at temperatures up to 5,500° C

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What part of the earth’s structure is this fact describing?

This is the liquid layer surrounding the inner core

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What part of the earth’s structure is this fact describing?

This is the semi-molten rock called magma and the upper portion os a weak layer called the asthenosphere

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What part of the earth’s structure is this fact describing?

This is a solid and is made of iron and nickel

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What part of the earth’s structure is this fact describing?

This is made up of similar materials to the inner core, but is slightly cooler and more liquid

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What part of the earth’s structure is this fact describing?

This is the outer layer of earth which is solid

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What part of the earth’s structure is this fact describing?

This layer is between 0-60km thick

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust