2.2 Earth's Interior

Which layer is plastic-like and allows the crust to flow over it?

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• mantle

• outer core

Which layer is responsible for the Earth's magnetic field?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer is solid and made of iron and nickel?

• outer core

• inner core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer has strong convection currents, which are responsible for the crust's movement?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer is made up of two different kinds of layers, continental and oceanic?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the mantle?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth known as the outer core?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the crust?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which letter correctly identifies the area of Earth called the inner core?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What causes tectonic plates to move?

• Gravity

• Ocean Currents

• Convection Currents

• The density of each plate

Answer explanation

Convction currents in the Earth's Mantle cause the plates to move

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3