E.4.1 Earth's Layers Game 1

Identify this physical layer.

• Lithosphere
• Asthenosphere
• Mesosphere
• Crust

Identify this physical layer.

• Asthenosphere
• Mesosphere
• Inner Core
• Outer Core

Identify this physical layer.

• Asthenosphere
• Mesosphere
• Inner Core
• Outer Core

Earth can be divided into five layers: the lithosphere, asthenosphere, the mesosphere, the outer core and the inner core based on how the layer behaves, like a liquid or solid, or how it transmits waves.

• Compositional Layers
• Physical Layers

The (compositional) layer of hot, slow flowing, solid rock between Earth's crust and core.

• Crust
• Mantle
• Core

The solid, outer (physical) layer of earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle that is divided into tectonic plates.

• Crust
• Lithosphere
• Asthenosphere
• Mesosphere

The strong, lower part of the mantle in the middle of the Earth, that flows slower than the layer above it. It is one of the physical layers of Earth.

• Outer Core
• Lithosphere
• Asthenosphere
• Mesosphere

The solid, dense center of Earth.

• Outer Core
• Mantle
• Inner Core
• Mesosphere

The more dense, darker rock that makes up oceanic crust.

• Granite
• Basalt

Earth's three main layers, the crust, mantle and core, are divided based on which of the following?

• Chemical Composition
• Physical Structure
• Density
• Geographic Location