Layers of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

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Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer lies beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer made of liquid iron and nickel?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates move towards each other?

Back

Convergent Boundary

Front

What type of boundary occurs when tectonic plates move away from each other?

Back

Divergent Boundary

Front

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

Back

Transform Boundary

Front

True or False: Tectonic plates are constantly moving.

Back

True

Front

What is the process called when tectonic plates collide and one plate is forced under another?

Back

Subduction