Earth's Layers and Plate Boundaries

Front

What happens when the plates move together?

Back

Converging Boundary

Front

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the second layer of the Earth?

Back

Mantle

Front

What happens when the plates move away from each other?

Back

Diverging Boundary

Front

What is the third layer of the Earth?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the Earth's innermost layer?

Back

Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that we live on?

Back

Crust

Front

What do we call the boundary where two plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform Boundary

Front

What is the process called when one plate goes under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

Mantle