4.1 Flashcards
1
Q
The layer of a rock that comprises 67% of Earth’s mass.
A
mantle
2
Q
The layer of Earth made mostly of iron.
A
core
3
Q
The thin, solid outermost layer above the mantle.
A
crust
4
Q
The rigid layer made up of crust and upper mantle.
A
lithosphere
5
Q
The layer made of solid rock that slowly flows.
A
asthenosphere
6
Q
The lower part of the mantle.
A
mesosphere
7
Q
Tectonic plants consist of…
A
continental and oceanic crust
8
Q
The deep interior of the Earth can be mapped using…
A
seismic waves
