Layers of the Earth and Tectonic Plates

Vocabulary flashcards covering the Earth's mantle, core, and tectonic plates based on the lecture notes.

Mantle

The melted layer of the Earth made up of molten magma that moves in convection currents.

Core

The center of the Earth made up of solid iron and nickel, serving as the hottest part of the Earth at $6000\,^\circ\text{C}$.

Continental drift

The movement of Earth's plates moving very small distances every year.

Oceanic plates

A type of plate found underwater that is heavier.

Continental plates

A type of plate under landmasses that is lighter.