ELL Earth Science Plate Tectonics 1

What is the OUTERMOST layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• core

• mantle

What is the INNERMOST layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• core

• mantle

What layer of the Earth makes up more than 60% of Earth's volume? (The biggest layer)

• crust

• core

• mantle

Which part of the core is liquid?

• inner core

• outer core

Which layer is the hottest layer?

• core

• mantle

• crust

What are plates made out of?

• rock

• water

Do plates change size?

• yes

• no

When was the theory of plate tectonics developed?

• 1960s

• 1980s

• 1800s

• 2024

Which of these are explained by plate tectonics?

• earthquakes

• volcanoes

• making mountains

• all of these things

Plates move 1-10 cm each year.

• true

• false