Geology Summative Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What state of matter is Asthenosphere?
A
Plastic
2
Q
What state of matter is Mesosphere?
A
Solid
3
Q
What state of the matter is Inner Core?
A
Solid
4
Q
What state of matter is Lithosphere?
A
Solid
5
Q
What state of matter is Outer Core?
A
Liquid
6
Q
Which layer is broken it pieces of PLATES?
A
Lithosphere
7
Q
Which layer causes Earth’s magnetic field to occur?
A
Outer Core
8
Q
Which layer is hot enough to be liquid but due to pressure is forced to be a solid?
A
Inner Core
9
Q
Which layer is where the convection currents occur?
A
Asthenosphere
10
Q
Which layer is also called the Lower Mantle?
A
Mesopshere
11
Q
What is the movement of material in Earth due to differences in temperature and density?
A
Convection Currents
