Earth's Layers

Front

The partially melted portion of the mantle below the lithosphere

Back

asthenosphere

Front

The rigid outermost layer of Earth that includes the uppermost mantle and crust.

Back

lithosphere

Front

The thick middle layer in the solid part of the Earth.

Back

mantle

Front

The quality of being easily shaped or molded

Back

plasticity

Front

Having the qualities of both a solid and a liquid, exceptionally thick substance

Back

semi-solid

Front

How many different types of crust are there?

Back

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Front

Which layer of Earth do we live on? Options: outer core, inner core, crust, mantle

Back

crust

Front

Some students use an apple to represent the Earth. What is the best reason to use an apple for this comparison?

Back

The skin of the apple is very thin, and the crust of the Earth is very thin.

Front

A student is building a model of the layers of the Earth. Which material would best represent the crust? Options: group of magnetic balls, styrofoam packing pellets, bag of shredded paper, thin layer of plaster

Back

thin layer of plaster

Front

Which layer in the image contains the asthenosphere and part of the lithosphere?

Back

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