Earth's Structures Test Review

Front

What is the solid layer of Earth that moves over a viscous layer?

Back

Crust

Front

How can a person demonstrate good stewardship of the environment?

Back

By using appropriate recycling methods.

Front

What type of waves have been most useful to scientists for defining properties of Earth’s layers?

Back

Seismic waves.

Front

Which layers of Earth are mostly made of solid material?

Back

Crust and inner core.

Front

What is the correct order of Earth’s layers starting from the surface?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What are the two types of core in the Earth?

Back

Inner core and outer core.

Front

What is the primary composition of the Earth's inner core?

Back

Solid iron and nickel.

Front

What is the primary composition of the Earth's outer core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel.