Tectonic Plates Quiz

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How many layers make up the earth?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The outer most layer of the earth is called the...

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

The inner most layer of the earth is called the...

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

The lithosphere is broken up into pieces called the...

• Tectonic Plates
• Mantle
• Home Plate
• Inner Core

What do scientist believe makes the tectonic plates move?

• Hurricanes
• Tornadoes
• Ocean currents
• Convection currents

How many tectonic plates does California sit on?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Volcanoes form when what is pushed up to the surface?

• Water
• Magma
• Aquifers
• Monsters

The hole where lava flows out of is called a...

• Crater
• Aquifer
• Sink hole
• Well

The point above the earthquake on the crust where the shaking is the strongest is called...

• Hypocenter
• Epicenter
• Staples Center
• Center Field