Plate Tectonics and Geological Events Flashcards

1

What are the layers of the Earth from the center out?

2

Which layers of the Earth is solid and made up of tectonic plates?

3

Which of the following comprises the lithosphere?

4

Which of the following layers of the Earth is where life exists?

5

Where does convection currents occur?

6

The asthenosphere is entirely within the core and mantle.

7

Which of the following is TRUE about the Earth's crust?

8

The theory of plate tectonics explains the formation, movement, and subduction of Earth’s plates.

9

The core has two distinct layers: the liquid outer core and the solid inner core, which are made of nickel and iron.

10

Which of the following is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Plate Tectonics and Geological Events