Investigation 5-6

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for driving the movement of tectonic plates?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is described as semisolid?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

In which layer of the Earth do earthquakes primarily occur?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

Where does convection occur within the Earth's layers?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is located directly above the outer core?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is the outermost layer?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

Which layer of the Earth is directly beneath the lithosphere?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Asthenosphere

• Mantle

Which layer of the Earth is known for its solid state?

• Inner core

• Outer core

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

Volcanoes and earthquakes are often found near plate boundaries.

• True

• False

The continents are made of plates, but not the seafloor.

• True

• False