Test, The Geosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

Which piece of evidence did Wegener use to prove continental drift?

Back

All of the above (The shape of the continents, Similar fossils found on separate continents, Tree fossils found in odd places)

Front

Identify the continent with 44 countries.

Back

Europe

Front

What is the plastic layer of the mantle on which pieces of the lithosphere move?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What was the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

Back

Pangea

Front

What is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

What is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed?

Back

Sea-floor spreading

Front

What is the name of the boundary where two tectonic plates move apart?

Back

Divergent boundary

Front

What is the name of the boundary where two tectonic plates collide?

Back

Convergent boundary