geosphere

The thinnest layer of Earth is the 

• Inner Core
• Mantle
• Crust
• Outer Core

Which layer of Earth is made up of tectonic plates?

• outer core
• inner core
• asthenosphere
• lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Is the layer of rock between the Earth's crust and core.

• Lithosphere
• Mantle
• Core
• Mesosphere

Which type of plate movement involves the creation of mountains and/or volcanoes?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transverse

• Continental Breakfast Plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of plate movement creates rift valleys and volcanoes?

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transverse

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is caused when the tectonic plates slide past each other?

• thunderstorms

• hurricanes

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What part(s) of the geosphere make up the lithosphere?

• The middle mantle with convection currents

• The inner and out core

• The upper mantle and crust

• The outer core and lower mantle

What layer is found underneath the lithosphere? This layer is a jell-o like consistency which allows tectonic plates to move by convection currents.

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Continental crust is more dense than oceanic crust 

• True
• False

A mid ocean ridge happens from what type of plate boundary?

• Convergent
• Divergent
• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3