Physical Layers
This layer is a combination of the crust and uppermost portion of the mantle. It is brittle, rigid, and solid
The lithosphere
The uppermost layer that is brittle and rigid.
The Crust
You can observe these in the Northern Hemisphere that are quite colorful.
The Aurora Borealis
Plains have _____ elevation and _____ relief.
Low and Low
______ refers to how much mass is found within an object/space.
Density
This is the semi-solid lowest portion of the mantle just above the outer core.
The Mesosphere
The innermost region of the Earth
The Core
You can use this to find your way in the woods. It points towards Magnetic North.
A compass
_______ refers to any geological/physical feature formed by Earth's processes. They are not permanent.
Landforms
This is the upper, liquid portion of the core.
The Outer Core
This is the middle of the three layers where we find magma.
The Mantle
Birds do this during the winter and can often fly towards or away from Magnetic North.
Migrate
This term refers to how high something is above sea level.
Elevation
______ is the movement of matter due to different densities.
Convection
This is the solid, innermost portion of the core
The Inner Core
This is the more official name of the magnetic field.
Magnetosphere
Mountains have ______ elevation and _______ relief
High and High
_____ refers to the makeup of something (often focusing on the elements)
Composition
This is the fluid and 'plastic' region of the mantle. It is where we find Magma.
These TWO elements comprise the core
Iron and Nickel
This is how the magnetic field forms.
The core spins faster than the Earth rotates
This term refers to the difference between an area's highest and lowest elevations
Relief
_______ refers to giving a description of the different landforms.
Topography