Earth's Layers

Earth's Layers

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-3, MS-PS1-1

+3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock. It is divided into two types: continental crust and oceanic crust.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two types of crust?

Back

The two types of crust are oceanic crust and continental crust.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the oceanic crust?

Back

The oceanic crust is the part of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins. It is thinner and denser than continental crust.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the continental crust?

Back

The continental crust is the part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents. It is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, which includes the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer of the mantle located beneath the lithosphere, allowing for the movement of tectonic plates.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the thick layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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