Front

What happens to pressure as we move from the crust down into the inner core?

Back

Pressure Increases

Front

What distinguishes physical layers of Earth?

Back

How rigid each layer is

Front

What distinguishes chemical layers of Earth?

Back

The elements and compounds in each layer

Front

Which layer is located directly underneath the lithosphere?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

As you travel from the inner core to the crust, how would temperature, pressure and density of the material change?

Back

They would all decrease.

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 of the Earth that is semi-fluid and allows tectonic plates to move?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's inner core?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?

Back

The lithosphere is rigid, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid.