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1 Plate Tectonics
Vocabulary Words & Things to Know
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is continental drift? | The idea that the continents move very slowly over millions of years. |
| Pangaea | Supercontinent 255 million years ago |
| How do scientists learn about the inside of the Earth? | By studying seismic (earthquake) waves |
| What are the basic three layers of the earth? | The crust, mantle, and core |
| Edible | Can be eaten |
| What is the core made out of? | Mostly iron & nickel |
| Why is the outer core liquid and the inner core solid? | Higher pressure on the inner core cause the metal to be in a solid state. |
| Describe the crust. | Thin, rocky, outer layer; brittle |
| Describe the Mantle | Denser than the crust, mostly solid yet flows slowly |