Earth's Layers and Atmosphere Review

Front

What are the layers of the Earth by composition from innermost to outermost?

Back

Core, Mantle, Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth contains convection currents?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the correct sequence of the layers of Earth's atmosphere from the surface to space?

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Front

How do temperature, pressure, and density change as you move from the crust to the core?

Back

They all increase.

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is solid and composed mainly of silicate rocks?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the crust that is semi-solid and allows for tectonic plate movement?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Core

Front

What are the two parts of the Earth's core?

Back

Inner Core and Outer Core