Earth's Interior

Front

What type of evidence do seismic waves from earthquakes provide?

Back

Indirect Evidence

Front

What is the type of crust that is thicker, less dense, and older?

Back

Continental Crust

Front

Which layer of Earth's geosphere is the least dense?

Back

Crust

Front

What are waves that travel through Earth after an earthquake called?

Back

Seismic Waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Which layer of Earth is responsible for Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust that is semi-solid and makes up a large part of the Earth?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What type of crust is denser and younger?

Back

Oceanic Crust

Front

What is the primary method used to study the Earth's interior?

Back

Seismology