6.E.2.1 Layers of the Earth (snet)

Front

What is the basic composition of Earth’s core?

Back

The solid inner core is surrounded by a liquid outer core.

Front

Which tectonic plate is MOST of the United States a part of?

Back

North American Plate.

Front

What has the greatest direct influence on the movement of the lithosphere?

Back

Earth's mantle.

Front

What summarizes the composition of the surface of Earth?

Back

Earth’s surface contains more water than land.

Front

What evidence BEST supports the model of the internal structure of Earth?

Back

Evaluations of seismic data.

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, mantle, and core.

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

Front

What is the asthenosphere?

Back

The semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere that allows tectonic plates to move.

Front

What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

Back

The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

Front

What is a tectonic plate?

Back

A large slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere.