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This quiz contains 8 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which of the following is the outermost layer of the Earth?
mantle
crust
core
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Which part of the Earth is composed chiefly of iron and nickel?
crust
tectonic plate
core
mantle
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What are the slab-like segments of the crust and upper mantle called?
core plates
crust plates
tectonic plates
mantle plates
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Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?
tectonic plate
mantle
core
crust
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What is the speed at which tectonic plates move across the mantle?
a few millimetres a year
a few kilometres a year
a few metres a year
a few centimetres a year
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What is the state of the rock in the crust?
gas
liquid
solid
plasma
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The is made up of very hot, slowly flowing rock that acts a bit like a liquid.
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Explain how the movement of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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