Earth's Interior

Front

What is the core made of?

Back

The core is primarily made of iron and nickel.

Front

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the ___________.

Back

The thinnest layer of the Earth is the crust.

Front

Which layer contains BOTH the upper mantle and the crust?

Back

The lithosphere contains both the upper mantle and the crust.

Front

Which layer(s) of the Earth make up the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is part of the mantle.

Front

______________ is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluid.

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluid.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, composed of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

Front

What is the difference between the crust and the mantle?

Back

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, while the mantle is the layer beneath the crust, made of denser, semi-solid rock.

Front

What is convection current?

Back

Convection currents are the circular movements of fluid caused by the heating and cooling of the fluid, which transfers heat.

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the mantle that allows for the movement of tectonic plates.