Earth's Layers
Which layer of the earth makes up the tectonic plates?
What is Lithosphere
The Himalayan Mountains were created by...
2 Continental Plates Converging
Tectonic plates cause earthquakes
What is True
Which describes a divergent plate boundary?
Plates move away and Separate
The closer you are to the surface of the earth, the ______ the temperature.
Lower/Cooler
The Inner and Outer core are made of mostly what?
Iron and Nickle
Specifically, where are most active volcanoes located?
The Ring of Fire and the Pacific Ocean
tectonic plates cause hurricanes
False
Which describes a convergent plate boundary?
Plates move toward eachother and collide
The inner core is...
Solid
What 2 layers make up the lithosphere?
Crust and the Upper Mantle
When 2 continental plates diverge, what do we get?
Rift Valley
The movement of tectonic plates is caused by...
Convection Currents
What 2 plate boundaries cause volcanos?
Divergent and Convergent
Which layer do we live on?
Crust
Which layer of the earth is the thickest?
Mantle
Which plate boundary causes mid ocean ridges (under water mountain ranges)?
2 Oceanic Plates Diverging
Which are pieces of evidence that help scientists understand plate tectonics?
A, B, C
What plate boundaries cause the most earthquakes?
Transform
Which layer is the hottest?
Inner Core
Which landform is an example of transform plate boundary?
San Andreas Fault
Which landform is an example of convergent plate boundary?
Himalayan Mountains
What kinds of plates formed the Himalayan Mountains?
Continental- Continental
Which landform is an example of divergent plate boundary?
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Which of Earth's layers is made of rocks and soil?
Crust