Lithosphere.
1. The theory of plate tectonics tells us that the earth is made of several different super
layers. Imagine the circles below represent a cross section of the earth. Label each line
with the region of the earth’s interior that it is pointing to.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. The “Lithosphere” is made up of the crust and the upper part of the mantle. Broken up
of the “Lithosphere” are called what?
3. Which type of plate is thicker?
a. Continental
b. Oceanic
4. What is it called when one plate is pushed under another plate as they collide?
a. Subduction
b. Mantle induction
pieces
5. What are the 3 main layers of the Earth?
a.
b.
c.
6. Describe where will be Australia in 90 million years from now. Explain why.