Earth's Layers and Plate Tectonics

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

• mantle
• crust
• core

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

• the crust
• the mantle
• the outer core
• the inner core

Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

• outer core
• crust
• mantle
• inner core

This zone is rigid and solid. It contains the crust and the upper mantle

• Lithosphere
• Mesosphere
• atmosphere

• Asthenosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The layer of the earth where convection currents happen and move plates is known as the?

• Crust
• Core
• Outer Core

• Asthenosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which type of plate boundary is being shown?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which type of plate boundary is being shown?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Tranform

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which type of plate boundary is being shown?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Subduction

Which layer is made (mostly) of SOLID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core