Layers of the Earth
Which CHEMICAL layer of the Earth do we live on?
Crust
What type of rock is the oceanic crust made of?
Basalt
True or False: The mantle is made up ONLY of solid rock?
False, it has some rock that is more flexible or squishy.
The outer core is a ball of _________ metal.
liquid.
Meso means ________
middle
How many chemical layers of the Earth are there?
3
Which type of crust is the THICKEST?
Continental
True or False: The mantle is the Earth's thickest layer.
True
Which layer of the core is hotter?
Inner core
What are the two types of crust?
Oceanic and Continental
Which PHYSICAL layer is between the asthenosphere and outer core?
Mesosphere
What type of rock is the continental crust made of?
Granite
What are the three physical layers of the mantle?
Lithosphere, Asthenosphere and Mesosphere
The inner core is a ball of _________ metal.
solid
Litho means _______
rock/stone
How many physical layers of the Earth are there?
5
Which type of crust is the THINNEST?
What is the name of the physical layer that is weak, flexible and squishy?
Asthenosphere
What are the two physical names for the core?
Outer core and inner core.
Fill in the blanks: The deeper you go into the Earth, the ___________ and ____________ will increase.
pressure and temperature