Tectonic Plates & Earth's Layers Test Review

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

Which layer is the thinnest?

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

The Earth layer that is constantly moving like a conveyer belt and contains magma is _______.

• Crust
• Mantle
• Outer Core
• Inner Core

Plates that push together and cause mountains.

• Transform
• Convergent
• Divergent

Plates that move apart and cause mid-ocean ridges.

• Transform
• Convergent
• Divergent

Plates that slide past each other and creates earthquakes.

• Transform
• Convergent
• Divergent

As you go deeper into the center of the earth the ____________ and _____________ increase.

• size; color
• temperature; pressure
• rocks; oceans

The boundaries of the plates are called __________

• edges
• rims
• faults
• shelf

Which layer of the Earth does the crust float on?

• inner core
• outer core
• mantle
• subduction zone

Which type of energy transfer is responsible for moving Earth's tectonic plates?

• Convection Currents
• Mechanical Motion
• Solar Energy
• The Solid Core