Earth's Layers & Convection Currents
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8 questions
Before you begin, read slides 34-41 in 'The Ground Beneath Our Feet Notebook'.
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What is the difference between the inner core and the outer core?
What is the difference between the inner core and the outer core?
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What layers contain convection currents?
What layers contain convection currents?
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What is the thickest layer of the Earth?
What is the thickest layer of the Earth?
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What percentage (%) of the Earth's mass comes from The Mantle?
What percentage (%) of the Earth's mass comes from The Mantle?
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What two layers make up the lithosphere?
What two layers make up the lithosphere?
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How many layers does the Earth have?
How many layers does the Earth have?
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What causes the Earth's plates to move?
What causes the Earth's plates to move?
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Explain how convection currents cause the Earth's plates to move.
Explain how convection currents cause the Earth's plates to move.