Form 1: Earth's Layers and Tectonic Plates
Learn about the internal layers of the Earth and how tectonic plates make up the planet's outer crust.
Questions
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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
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What are the giant, slow-moving pieces of Earth's crust called?
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The Earth's outer ____ is broken into large puzzle pieces called tectonic ____
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Which layer of Earth lies directly beneath the crust?
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What is the inner core of Earth made of?
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Hot molten rock underground is called ____ but when it reaches Earth's surface it is called ____
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How fast do tectonic plates move on average?
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What causes tectonic plates to float and move?
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Earth has three main layers: the crust, the ____ and the central ____
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Which is the thinnest layer of the Earth?
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What is the scientific term for the rigid outer shell of Earth?
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Tectonic plates cover the entire planet like a giant ____ ____