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The layer of Earth that is the solid outermost portion and is part of the mantle and crust is called _______.
converging boundaries
less dense than the mantle
lithosphere
crust
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
outer core
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
The shapes and landforms of the earth’s crust can be explained by the movement of the tectonic plates. Which of the following best explains how mountains are created?
converging boundaries
less dense than the mantle
lithosphere
crust
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
outer core
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
When compared to the other layers of Earth, which layer has the lowest density?
converging boundaries
less dense than the mantle
lithosphere
crust
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
outer core
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
What best describes the mantle of Earth?
converging boundaries
less dense than the mantle
lithosphere
crust
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
outer core
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
Which geologic process most likely caused the formation of the Mount St. Helens Volcano?
converging boundaries
less dense than the mantle
lithosphere
crust
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
outer core
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
The continental crust floats on top of the mantle because the crust is
converging boundaries
less dense than the mantle
lithosphere
crust
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
outer core
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
What has to happen first for sedimentary rock to form?
converging boundaries
less dense than the mantle
lithosphere
crust
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
outer core
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?
converging boundaries
less dense than the mantle
lithosphere
crust
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
outer core
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
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