Dynamic Earth

The transfer of energy by waves is called 

Stress force that pushes a mass of rocks in opposite directions (slide by each other) is called

Stress force that squeezes rocks until it folds or breaks (plates come together) is called

Which layer has the asthenosphere?

Convection currents inside the Earth occur within which of the following layers?

In a convection current the More dense molten rock will...

Which layer of the Earth is Liquid?

Tension, Compression, and Shearing are all types of

Stress force that pulls on the crust and thins the middle (plates pull apart) is called

Which processes change the size and shape of the oceans? Pick BEST Answer.

These waves compress and expand like an accordion

The transfer of heat energy from one object to another is called 

The shaking and trembling that results from movement of rocks beneath Earth's surface is called

The ring of fire surrounds the

The magnetic field around the earth is caused by convection currents in...

The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid is called

What are evidence from of Plate tectonics?

Who hypothesized that the all  the continents were once joined together in a single landmass?

What do geologist call a volcano that is  not likely to erupt ever again?

Pick all the evidence for sea floor spreading

In a convection current the LESS dense molten rock will...

The Lithosphere is broken up into very large sections that move very slowly and are known as

Pangaea is the name of...

The Lithosphere is made up of...