Structure of the Earth

Which of these is not a layer of the Earth?

• Lithosphere

• Mesosphere

• Inner core

• Asthenosphere

How thick is the Mantle?

• 1,702 miles thick

• 1,802 miles thick

• 1,902 miles thick

• 2,002 miles thick

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How many major tectonic plates does the Earth have?

• 7

• 10

• 13

• 22

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How far does a typical tectonic plate move in a year?

• 1 inch

• 4 inches

• 10 inches

• 12 inches

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When did Pangaea begin to break apart?

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How are oceanic plates different from continental plates?

• denser

• younger

• thinner

• older

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How hot is the Earths core?

• 6,000 degrees

• 8,000 degrees

• 10,000 degrees

• 12,000 degrees

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What metals make up the the Earths core?

• iron

• bronze

• copper

• nickel

What is this called?

• convergent boundary

• divergent boundary

• trench

• transform boundary

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Which of these are most likely to happen near a transform boundary?

• volcanoes

• earthquakes

• crust deformation

• sinkholes

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