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Geologic Time, Layers of the Earth, & Radiometric Dating

Geologic Time, Layers of the Earth, & Radiometric Dating

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is a physical layer of the Earth described as hot, weak, semi-solid rock that can flow slowly.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What defines an atom?

Back

The defining property of an atom is the number of protons in the atom.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is heat transferred from Earth's core through the mantle?

Back

Heat is transferred upward through the mantle mostly by convection.

4.

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.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary factor for Earth's separation into layers?

Back

Earth is separated into layers based on density.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of the crust?

Back

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

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

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