Dynamic Earth Reteach Unit 4

Front

What are the five mechanical layers of the Earth?

Back

Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere, Outer Core, Inner Core.

Front

Is oceanic crust more or less dense than continental crust?

Back

Oceanic crust is more dense than continental crust.

Front

What geological event occurs at a transform boundary due to sudden energy release?

Back

Earthquake.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What type of stress causes material to twist or become distorted?

Back

Shear stress.

Front

What process in the mantle helps move tectonic plates?

Back

Convection.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

Define lithosphere.

Back

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

A semi-fluid layer of the upper mantle that allows tectonic plates to move.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

Back

Oceanic crust is thinner and denser, while continental crust is thicker and less dense.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.

Front

What is the role of convection currents in the mantle?

Back

They drive the movement of tectonic plates.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3