Earth's Structure

Front

What is the state of the asthenosphere?

Back

Solid

Front

What does 'Texture' refer to?

Back

The feel of substances

Front

Where is the Earth's crust the thickest?

Back

Under high mountains

Front

What is the Earth's crust made of?

Back

Solid rock, soil, and water

Front

What happens to the pressure inside Earth as you go deeper?

Back

It increases

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the Earth's core primarily made of?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere?

Back

Lithosphere is rigid, while asthenosphere is semi-fluid.