Tectonic Plates
The layer of the earth where tectonic plates are located.
The Crust
The type of erosion that creates sand dunes.
Wind
The type of volcano that has gently sloping sides.
Shield
The hottest layer of the earth.
Inner Core
A map that shows elevation.
Topographic Map
The type of boundary where two tectonic plates collide.
Convergent Boundary
A landform with steep cliffs that is created by running water.
Canyon
The area located around the Pacific Plate where most of the earths volcanoes exist.
Ring of Fire
The layer with the highest density.
Inner Core
The layer of the earth where earthquakes occur.
Crust
The area where oceanic crust dives under the continental crust.
Subduction Zone
The type of erosion that causes landslides and mud slides.
Gravity
The type of volcano that has steep sides and explosive eruptions.
Composite or Stratovolcano
The layer that creates the magnetic field
outer core
Waves generated by an earthquake.
Seismic waves
The mountain range created by the divergent boundary in the Atlantic Ocean is called this.
Mid-Ocean Ridge
The sand or sediment that is relocated due to erosion.
Deposition
A volcano that is located away from plate boundaries.
Hot Spot
The state of matter that the mantle and and outer core are.
Liquid
These remains of ancient animals help to determine the age of rocks.
Fossils
The type of boundary where plates slide past one another.
Tranform
A fan shaped area created by deposition from a running river.
Delta
The depression at the top of a volcano.
Crater
The two types of crust.
Oceanic and Continental
This type of heat transfer moves heat from the mantle to the crust.
Convection