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The crust is the ________ layer of the earth.
a) Outer
b) Inner
c) Middle
d)

The _______ _________ is a solid ball of metal.
a) Outer Core
b) Inner Core
c) Crust
d) Mantle

What layer is composed of liquid iron and nickel?
a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Outer Core
d) Inner Core

The process is called ______convection_____________, which causes the crust to move.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

What is the breaking down of all rock s by rain, ice, wind, chemical changes and living things?
a) Erosion
b) Compaction
c) Weathering
d)

What is molten rock material on Earth’s surface?
a) Magma
b) Lava
c)
d)

What type of rock is Found near volcanoes or fissures?
a) Igneous
b) Metamorphic
c) Sedimentary
d)

The theory that Earth's outer crust (lithosphere) is divided into several plates that glide over the asthenosphere. What is that known as?
a) theory of continental drift
b) theory of plate tectonics
c) theory of layers of the earth
d)

Two continental crusts diverge and create a rift valley. What type of plate boundary?
a) Convergent
b) Divergent
c) Transform
d)

When New crust is created in a divergent boundary it is known as _________ _________ ___________.
a) Subduction zone
b) Sea Floor Spreading
c)
d)

The most famous transform boundary is the ______ _______ fault in California.
a) San Fransiscan
b) San Andreas
c) Subduction zone
d)

The Ring of Fire is the site of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

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