EH Inv 5&6

Front

Igneous Rocks can have fossils

Back

False

Front

What layer of the Earth is Layer D?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Volcanoes and earthquakes are often found near plate boundaries.

Back

True

Front

In which layer are tectonic plates located?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

How do we know that the plates are still moving today?

Back

Earthquakes and volcanoes occur.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere where tectonic plates move.

Front

What causes earthquakes?

Back

The sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust due to tectonic plate movements.

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

An opening in the Earth's surface that allows molten rock, ash, and gases to escape.