Earth quizz

Which of the concepts doesn't belong in the row?

• Earthmantle

• Earthblanket

• Earthcore

• Earthcrust

"The Earth consists of multiple tectonic plates."

• True

• False

The slow movement of tectonic plates is called....

• earth crust

• plate tectonics

• Convection streams

• earthquakes

The supercontinent formed by the joining of all continents in the past is called....

• Pangaea

• Gaia

• Kraton

• Fossil

What is the motor behind the plates moving?

• Convection currents

• Wind

• Water

Name the different plate movements

Earthquakes are the result of plates moving. Explain in a cause-effect sentence how earthquakes can be caused by the moving of plates.

Answer explanation

Think about the pressure that is created

The continental crust is heavier than the oceanic crust

• True

• False

The syrupy rock in the mantle is called _____

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