Earths Layers and Tectonic plates

Identify Layer 3

• Inner Core
• Outer Core
• Asthenosphere

Identify Layer 4

• Outer Core
• Lithosphere
• Lower Mantle

Identify Layer 2

• Inner Core
• Outer Core
• Lithosphere

The __________ is made up of two parts: the crust and the rigid, upper part of the mantle and is divided into pieces called tectonic plates.

• core
• crust
• lithosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the outermost solid layer of Earth called?

• mantle
• crust
• inner core

True or False: Earth's core is divided into five parts.

• True
• False

The __________ ________ is the liquid layer of Earth's core. It lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core.

• lithosphere
• outer core
• inner core

The __________ is a layer of weak or soft mantle that is made of rock that flows slowly. Tectonic plates move on top of this layer.

• crust
• inner core
• asthenosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The theory that explains how large pieces of the lithosphere, called plates, are constantly moving.

• Pangaea
• Continental Drift
• Plate Tectonics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

A lack of explanation for continental drift prevented many scientists from believing a single super-continent called ___________ existed.

• Glomar
• Mesosaurus
• Pangaea

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3