Earth a unique planet Flashcards
Section 1 (12 cards)
1
Q
Vibrations that travel through earth.
A
Seismic Waves
2
Q
Chemical Layers
A
Compositional Zones
3
Q
The thin solid outermost layer of the earth.
A
Crust
4
Q
The layer that underlines the crust.
A
Mantle
5
Q
The central part of the earth below the mantle. Composed mainly of iron and nickel.
A
Core
6
Q
Mechanical layers
A
Structural Zones
7
Q
Uppermost part of the mantle and the crust, Rigid layer.
A
Lithosphere
8
Q
Solid, Plastic rock that has the ability to flow because of the heat and pressure.
A
Asthenosphere
9
Q
Solid mantle rock
A
Mesosphere
10
Q
Dense Liquid
A
Outer Core
11
Q
Dense, Rigid solid
A
Inner Core
12
Q
The force of attraction that exists between all matter in the universe.
A
Gravity
