STAAR # 11

Question 0

Lithosphere

Answer 0

The rigid, outer most layer of the earth that is divided into tectonic plate

Question 1

Plate Tectonics

Answer 1

Theory that the lithosphere is divided into tectonic player that moves around on top of the asthenosphere

Question 2

Asthenosphere

Answer 2

Solid , soft layer of the mantle on the tectonic plates

Question 3

Continental Drift

Answer 3

Theory that the continents can drift apart from one another and have done so In the past

Question 4

Convection Current

Answer 4

Circulation motion liquids or gases caused by density differences that result from temperature differences