Chapter 2 - Earth's Structure

Which substance is a part of Earth's geosphere?

• air

• rocks

• oceans

Which combination lists Earth's layers from the surface to the center?

• crust, mantle, inner core, outer core

• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

• mantle, crust, outer core, inner core

Which factor is greater at Earth's core than on its surface?

• erosion

• pressure

• elevation

Earth's _____ caused Earth to form a spherical shape.

• gravity

• magnetic field

• asthenosphere

Differences in elevation

• density

• topography

• relief

Shape of an area's landform

• denisity

• topography

• relief

Earth's layers differ in this property

• density

• topography

• relief

Makes up Earth's crust and upper mantle

• inner core

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

Part of Earth's interior that flows like plastic

• inner core

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

Solid metallic part of Earth's interior

• inner core

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere