Earth's Interior

Front

What is the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of rock that forms Earth's outer surface?

Back

Crust

Front

What causes high temperatures in Earth's interior?

Back

Release of energy from radioactive substances and heat left over from the formation of Earth.

Front

What part of the mantle can bend like a metal spoon but is still solid?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What type of evidence is obtained from rock samples to study Earth's interior?

Back

Direct evidence of Earth's interior.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the layer of liquid iron and nickel surrounding the inner core?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the term for the study of Earth's internal structure?

Back

Geology