Earth Layers Flashcard

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What force keeps planets, including Earth, in orbit around the Sun?

Back

The Sun's gravity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What property of soil affects its ability to hold water?

Back

Particle size

Front

What is necessary for an eclipse to occur?

Back

The specific alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon is necessary to cast a shadow that causes an eclipse.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Which model does NOT accurately represent how the Sun's gravity affects planets?

Back

A magnet attracting metal objects

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What layer of the Earth lies beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust called?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the solid inner part of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of liquid iron and nickel surrounding the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth?

Back

Earth's gravity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2