Structure of the Earth

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

Which Earth Layer is all rigid, solid rock that makes up the Tectonic Plates?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

Which Earth Layer is made of Flexible and semi-solid rock that is heated enough to bend?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

The thickest layer of the Earth is?

Back

The mantle

Front

Which Type of Heat transfer is known as heating through Waves of Energy?

Back

Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Core

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through the movement of fluids?

Back

Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6