Earth Science Vocabulary Chapter 1

Front

Geosphere

Back

The solid rocky part of Earth.

Front

Hydrosphere

Back

All water on Earth.

Front

Atmosphere

Back

Gases surrounding Earth.

Front

Biosphere

Back

All living things on Earth.

Front

Crust

Back

The outer solid layer of Earth.

Front

Mantle

Back

The thick, hot layer under the crust.

Front

Core

Back

The center of the Earth made of metal.

Front

Seismic Waves

Back

Waves from earthquakes that help study Earth’s inside.

Front

Constructive Force

Back

Builds up Earth’s surface.

Front

Destructive Force

Back

Breaks down Earth’s surface.