What is the primary cause of tectonic plate movement?
Layers of the Earth

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The gravitational pull of the moon
The heat from the Earth's interior, which creates convection currents in the mantle
The rotation of the Earth
The movement of ocean currents
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How do scientists study the Earth's interior?
By analyzing seismic waves, drilling, and studying volcanic materials.
By observing surface weather patterns and climate changes.
Through satellite imaging and aerial photography.
By conducting underwater explorations and mapping ocean floors.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How thick is the Earth's crust on average?
3 to 10 kilometers
5 to 70 kilometers
10 to 50 kilometers
20 to 100 kilometers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the inner core of the Earth primarily made of?
Solid iron and nickel
Liquid iron and sulfur
Granite and basalt
Copper and aluminum
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
Core
Crust
Mantle
Atmosphere
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What geological process occurs in the mantle?
Subduction of tectonic plates
Convection currents occur in the mantle, driving plate tectonics.
Formation of mountain ranges
Erosion of surface rocks
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the average depth of the Earth's mantle?
1,500 kilometers
2,900 kilometers
3,200 kilometers
4,000 kilometers
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