The Geosphere

Front

The huge pieces of the earth's crust are called ____________________________.

Back

plates

Front

A mid ocean ridge happens from what type of plate boundary?

Back

Divergent

Front

The most dense layer of the Earth is the _____________.

Back

Inner Core

Front

The layers of the Earth that are studied when considering the physical properties of the Earth go from outer to inner:

Back

lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, outer core, inner core

Front

Continental crust is thicker than oceanic crust. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle

Front

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

Back

Transform boundary

Front

What is the liquid layer surrounding the inner core called?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the solid inner part of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core