Earth's Interior

Earth's Interior

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What state of matter is the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is solid but bendable, allowing for the movement of tectonic plates.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The outer core is a liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and above the inner core, responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the continental crust?

Back

The continental crust is the thick part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, composed mainly of granite.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are seismic waves?

Back

Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, often generated by earthquakes, and are used to study the Earth's interior.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is rigid and includes the crust and upper mantle, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid and allows for tectonic movement.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the state of matter of the inner core?

Back

The inner core is solid, composed mainly of iron and nickel, and is extremely hot.

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