6th Earth Science Review - Earth's Layers

Front

This layer contains most of Earth's mass.

Back

Mantle

Front

The partially melted portion of the mantle below the lithosphere

Back

asthenosphere

Front

The rigid outermost layer of Earth that includes the uppermost mantle and crust.

Back

lithosphere

Front

The thick middle layer in the solid part of the Earth.

Back

mantle

Front

Which layer of Earth do we live on? Options: outer core, inner core, crust, mantle

Back

crust

Front

Some students use an apple to represent the Earth. What is the best reason to use an apple for this comparison?

Back

The skin of the apple is very thin, and the crust of the Earth is very thin.

Front

What is the outer core composed of?

Back

Molten (liquid) Metals

Front

What layer of the Earth is the hottest? Options: Core, Crust, Mantle

Back

Core

Front

Earth's plates are...

Back

constantly moving and changing the face of the earth

Front

Scientists think that convection currents that move the plates flow in Earth's ______________.

Back

Asthenosphere