Earth's Layers
We live on this layer.
CRUST
This landform is created when molten rock escapes the Earth's crust.
VOLCANO
Which layer protects us from the Sun's rays.
ATMOSPHERE
Magma that has reached Earth's surface is called...
LAVA
This layer is made up of LIQUID.
OUTER CORE
When the tectonic plates SHIFT, it creates a.....
EARTHQUAKE
Which layer contains all of the water on the planet.
HYDROSPHERE
A volcano that has NEVER or WILL NEVER erupt again is called...
EXTINCT
The INNER CORE is made mostly of __________.
IRON
An earthquake under the ocean will create a....
TSUNAMI
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A "sleeping" volcano is also known as...
DORMANT
Name the 4 layers of Earth from the INSIDE out.
Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust
Most volcanos are created near where 2 ________ meet.
TECTONIC PLATES
Which layer contains all landforms, rocks, and soil?
GEOSPHERE
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This is the layer where you would find tectonic plates.
MANTLE
Location on the Earth's surface above the hypocenter where you can feel an earthquake.
EPICENTER
How many layers does the geosphere have?
4 LAYERS
A crack in the earth where earthquakes occur is called a....
FAULT