Crust
Which layer of Earth do all things live on?
Crust
The slow cycle of semi-liquid rock in the mantle is called... ?
Convection
Which layer of Earth is the hottest and under the most pressure?
The inner core
When 2 tectonic plates crash/move together it is called a ______ Boundary
Convergent
A snowball rolling downhill and collecting more and more snow is an example of what feedback loop?
Positive
When magma breaks through to the Earth's surface it is called... ?
Lava
Hot magma ____ and cooler magma ____
Rises, sinks
Name the 4 layers of Earth from top to bottom.
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Which boundary causes frequent, shallow earthquakes?
Transform Boundary
Which social media app is famous for short dance and lip-sync videos?
Tiktok
What two layers make up the lithosphere?
Crust and upper mantle
Which of Earth's layers is the thickest/deepest?
Mantle
What is the outer core made of?
Liquid nickel and iron
When 2 plates move away from each other they create a ______ Boundary
Divergent
How many days are there in the average school year?
180
Mountains and canyons are examples of "Continental Crust" while the ocean floor is an example of "______ Crust"
Oceanic
What is a real world example of a "Hot-Spot"
Hawaii, Iceland, Yellowstone, etc...
Which layer of Earth creates an electromagnetic field, outer core or inner core?
Outer Core
What is the range of underwater volcanoes called that wraps around the globe?
Mid-Ocean Ridge
What fast-food chain just went out of business because people were getting sick from parasites in vegetables?
Salad & Go
How thick is the Earth's crust? (round to the nearest mile)
44 miles
What layer is right below the lithosphere? (looking for a specific name)
Asthenosphere
How hot is the Earth's core? (round to the nearest degree Fahrenheit)
About 10,000 degrees F
When one denser tectonic plate slides underneath a lighter plate the process is called _____
Subduction
What famous gas station recently opened in the state of Arizona?
Buc-ee's