6 Questions
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
Crust
What causes the movement of tectonic plates on the Earth's surface?
Convection currents in the mantle
Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of iron and nickel?
Outer core
What is the thickest layer of the Earth?
Mantle
Which layer of the Earth is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel?
Outer core
What is the name of the process by which heat from the Earth's interior causes the movement of tectonic plates?
Convection
Test your knowledge of the internal structure of the Earth with this quiz. Identify the outermost layer of the Earth, understand the composition of the layer primarily made of iron and nickel, and explore the factors responsible for the movement of tectonic plates on the Earth's surface.
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