Earth's Layers + Tectonic Plates

What is the name of the outer-most layer of the Earth?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Which layer of the Earth is a liquid?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

Which layer of the Earth is the largest by volume?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

Most earthquakes tend to occur at which location?

• the central region of large continents

• groups of islands far away from any continents

• the steep slopes of very old mountains

• the boundaries between continents and oceans

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Is there a pattern to the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes around the globe?

• No, earthquakes and volcanoes are random.

• Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates.

• Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur in the middle of tectonic plates.

• No, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur under water.

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The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. What claim can be made about the Ring of Fire from this information?

• It is the only place on Earth where earthquakes can happen.

• The edges of the tectonic plates are moving in this area.

• It represents the areas where tectonic plates are the thickest.

• It has been getting larger since Earth first formed.

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Tectonic plates

• can move toward each other

• can move away from each other

• can slide past each other

• All of the above

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Can you dig through the center of the Earth to get to China? Why or why not?

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