Layers of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the solid layer of the Earth made mostly of iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What type of crust is found under the continents?

Back

Continental Crust

Front

What is the name of the tectonic plate that is located beneath the Pacific Ocean?

Back

Pacific Plate

Front

What geologic event can occur at a transform boundary?

Back

Earthquake

Front

Which is thicker: continental crust or oceanic crust?

Back

Continental crust is thicker than oceanic crust.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth lies between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the movement of tectonic plates called?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform Boundary

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core