Earth's Interior

Which layer of earth is molten (liquid metal)?

• inner core

• outer core

• crust

• lithosphere

Which of Earth's layers is made of SOLID iron and nickel?

• crust 
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Which layer contains BOTH the upper mantle and the crust?

• lithosphere
• atmosphere
• mesosphere
• athensosphere

Which layer of Earth is made up of tectonic plates?

• outer core
• inner core
• asthenosphere
• lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...

• Countries
• Tectonic Plates
• Climate Zones
• None of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the name given to the one "Super continent"?

• Pangaea

• Superuno

• eine Welt

• Derosen

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Under sea mountain ranges are called:

• deep sea trench

• aquatic ranges

• mid-ocean ridges

• salty hills

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The crust forming in the center (mid ocean ridge) is the _______________.

• oldest

• youngest

• most dense

• least dense

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates slide past one another.

• convergent

• divergent

• transform

• none of the above

What is the best explanation for how these mountains were created?

• The mountains were created by earthquakes.

• The mountains were created by a hot spot.

• The mountains were created by two continental plates coming together.

• The mountains were created by running water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2