Earth's Layers and Seismic Waves

What is the rigid layer of the Earth's surface made up of the  crust and upper mantle called?

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• mesosphere

• continental crust

This layer of Earth is the thickest part

• crust

• outer core

• mantle

• inner core

Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere, Outer Core, and Inner Core: This layering of the Earth's interior is based on ____.

• chemical properties

• physical properties

• seismic waves

• the atmosphere's layering

Main type of seismic waves that can only travel through the surface of the Earth.

• seismic waves

• surface waves

• body waves

• primary waves

The pink lines are

• p waves

• s waves

• rayleigh waves

• love waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

In which layer is Earth's magnetic field created?

• mantle

• outercore

• innercore

• lithosphere

Oceanic crust is _____ than continental crust.

• denser

• less dense

Large pieces of lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere are called

• Crust plates

• Tectonic plates

• Mantle pieces

• Core plates

Primary (P) Waves can pass through...

• solids only

• liquids only

• gases only

• solids, liquids, and gases

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Main type of waves that can travel the earth's inner layers.

• surface waves

• body waves

• Love waves

• Rayleigh waves

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1