Earth's Layers & Tectonic Plates

Which of the following is NOT created by a convergent or divergent boundary?

• flat surfaces

• mountains

• Mid-Atlantic ridges

• earthquakes

Which of the following layers is a solid ball of iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which of the following increase as you go deeper into the Earth? Select all that apply:

• temperature

• gravity

• pressure

• faults

What is the largest layer of the Earth?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Transform boundaries create ___________.

• mountains

• volcanoes

• Mid-Atlantic ridges

• earthquakes

The space between plates is called a _________.

• plate gap

• plate space

• empty space

• fault line

Which layer is the crust?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer is the outer core?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which layer is the mantle?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1