Earth's Layers

Front

Which layer of Earth is characterized by rock that is plastic, or soft enough to flow?

Back

asthenosphere

Front

The solid, outer layer of the Earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle

Back

Lithosphere

Front

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

Back

increases

Front

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth

Back

increases

Front

The lithosphere combines what two layers?

Back

Crust & Upper Mantle

Front

Identify layer #20.

Back

inner core

Front

The order of the earth’s compositional layers from most dense to least dense are: Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust.

Back

Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle and Crust

Front

What observation can we make about Earth’s lithosphere AND asthenosphere?

Back

The lithosphere floats on top of the asthenosphere.

Front

Scientists determine what Earth’s interior looks like by using: Volcanoes, Seismic Waves, Continental Drift, Convection Currents

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Seismic Waves

Front

Which earth layer is #2? Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core

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Mantle