Chapter 1 -- Earths Layers

Front

What is the plastic flowing layer within the mantle called?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the thick middle layer in the solid part of Earth that makes up 84% of the Earth's volume?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is a low flat landform with low relief and low elevation called?

Back

Plain

Front

What is the outer part of Earth's magnetic field that protects us from harmful UV rays and solar winds?

Back

Magnetosphere

Front

What is the solid part of Earth, including the soil and Earth's rocky center?

Back

Geosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

What layer of the Earth is solid and includes the crust and upper mantle?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering