Layers of Earth
This is the thinnest layer
Crust
biosphere
higher than other areas that surround them; created by earth's plates moving and volcanoes
mountains
flat highland, or raised areas. Steep slopes with peaks cut off
plateaus
what was formed first in our solar system
sun
This layer is in liquid form
Outer Core
all water
hydropshere
deep areas between mountains and hills formed by water cutting through
valleys
very dry areas with little to no precipitation
desserts
What happened to all the dust and gases that did not form the sun?
it formed the planets
this layer is the thickest layer
mantle
geopshere
plains
another name for a valley but where there is no water running
canyon
what is the shape of earth
nearly spherical
this layer is a solid ball of metal
inner core
all gases are a part of this system
atmosphere
largest bodies of water on earth that are salty
oceans
all water leads to this landform
ocean
What do scientists use to learn about earth's core?
Earthquake wave (seismic waves)
this layer is plasticlike
asthenosphere
all frozen water is a part of this system
cryosphere
openings at earth's crust where molten rock and gases escape
volcanoes
Another name for a plain
prairie
What part of earth protects it from cosmic rays and charge particles coming from the sun?
magnetosphere