Dimensions of the Earth Review

Describe the physical characteristics of

the asthenosphere.

• Iron

  Silicon

  Oxygen

  Magnesium

• Solid iron and nickel

• Brittle rigid area broken up into plates.

• Mostly solid partial molten rock.

  (slushy, plastic like)

Which layer of Earth has the GREATEST density?

• crust
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Which direction is the stream flowing?

• northward
• southward
• westward
• eastward

It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together
• a river flows into a lake
• contours bend
• contours are far apart

The height above sea level is called

• topographic
• contour
• elevation
• depth

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

In the Earth's interior, which zone has a temperature higher than its melting point?

• crust

• stiffer mantle

• inner core

• outer core

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest