10 Questions
Which layer of the Earth is composed of the lithosphere, continental crust, oceanic crust, upper mantle, asthenosphere, lower mantle, outer core, and inner core?
Lithosphere
What type of boundary occurs when plates move away from each other?
Divergent Plates
Who proposed the theory of continental drift, suggesting the existence of a supercontinent called 'Pangaea'?
Alfred Wegener
Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 major plates?
South American Plate
What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, typically from the surface of a body of water?
Evaporation
Which layer of the Earth is composed of the lithosphere, continental crust, oceanic crust, upper mantle, asthenosphere, lower mantle, outer core, and inner core?
Lithosphere
What type of boundary occurs when plates collide and move into each other?
Convergent Boundary
Which theory suggests that the Earth's crust is made up of several plates?
Theory of Plate Tectonics
Who proposed the theory of continental drift and suggested the existence of a supercontinent called 'Pangaea'?
Alfred Wegener
Which major plate is NOT included in the 9 major plates?
Antarctic
Test your knowledge of the Earth's layers and types of plate boundaries with this quiz. Identify key terms like lithosphere, asthenosphere, divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the Earth's structure and plate tectonics.
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