Geosphere

Front

What layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates due to convection currents?

Back

Mantle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

Back

75%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

True or False: The rotational motion of the Earth creates a dynamo effect that generates a magnetic field.

Back

True

Front

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of liquid nickel and iron?

Back

Outer core

Front

What type of test involves rubbing a mineral on a piece of tile to observe the color of the powder left behind?

Back

Streak test

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the term for the solid inner part of the Earth, primarily made of iron and nickel?

Back

Inner core

Front

What geological process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates away from each other?

Back

Divergent boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the name of the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3