Interior Earth

Which of the following is one reason Earth's tectonic plates to move?

• energy from the Sun

• magnetic Pole Reversal

• convection currents in the mantle

• faults in Mountain Ranges

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of Earth’s layers has the lowest density?

• Crust

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Mantle

Which type of crust is the most dense? 

• Oceanic crust

• Continental Crust

• Lithospheric crust

• Asthenopsheric crust

Which type of crust is thicker? 

• continental crust

• oceanic crust 

• lithospheric crust

• asthenospheric crust

It is the energy radiated in all directions from the focus due to earthquake.

• seismic waves

• epicenter

• body waves

• surface waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

To learn about Earth’s interior, geologists study how seismic waves move through Earth.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which lists the main layers of Earth in order from outermost to innermost?

• Lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere

• Core, mantle, crust

• Crust, mantle, core

• Mantle, core, crust

In which layer of Earth is the asthenosphere located?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Crust

Which best describes the mantle?

• Molten metal

• Dense, solid metal ball

• Hot but solid rock

• Dry land and ocean floor

A layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1