The Earth Inside and Out - Ch 2.1

Front

What is the solid metallic center of the earth called?

Back

Core

Front

The thin layer of rock at the surface of the earth is known as the ____.

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the earth is a soft layer of molten rock that floats on top of the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

The part of the earth where plants and animals live is called the ____.

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the layer of gases, including oxygen, that surrounds the earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

The water elements of the earth, including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and water in the atmosphere, are part of the ____.

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What theory suggests that a supercontinent divided and drifted apart over time?

Back

Continental Drift

Front

The solid rock portion of the earth's surface is known as the ____.

Back

Lithosphere

Front

Which of the following includes the sun plus the nine known planets and other celestial bodies orbiting the sun? Galaxy, Solar System, Universe, Milky Way

Back

Solar System

Front

Molten rock that is the result of the magma melting the underside of the earth's crust is called ____.

Back

Magma