Layers

Layer that contains tectonic plates

• lithosphere

• aesthenosphere

• inner core

• outer core

Describe the aesthenosphere

Responsible for Earth's magnetic force

• Lithosphere

• Aesthenosphere

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the hottest layer?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Aesthenosphere

What crust contains basalt?

• Oceanic

• Continental

Is the oceanic crust thicker than the continental crust?

• No

• Yes

How thick is the oceanic crust?

• 5-10 km

• 45 km

• 35 km

• 20-30 km