Earth's Core and Tectonic Plates

What are the two parts of Earth's core?

• Inner core and outer core

• Upper core and lower core

• Solid core and liquid core

• Metal core and alloy core

What is the primary composition of Earth's inner core?

• Iron and nickel

• Silicates

• Granite

• Basalt

Which layer of Earth is responsible for generating the magnetic field?

• Outer core

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Crust

What is the main difference between continental and oceanic crust?

• Thickness and composition

• Temperature and depth

• Color and texture

• Magnetic properties

What process in the mantle drives the movement of tectonic plates?

• Mantle convection

• Seismic wave analysis

• Magnetic field generation

• Mineralogy