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The  Structure of the Earth

 

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On the cross-section diagram below, label:

a) crust, b) mantle, c) lithosphere, d) asthenosphere
e) the depth to the boundaries between each of the above specified layers.
f) indicate on the diagram the direction of lithospheric motion.
f) mark where you would expect to see volcanoes
g) mark where you would expect to see earthquakes.

h) What are the key predictions of plate tectonic theories?

i) What does this “cartoon” help you explain?