Earth’s Structure and Layers
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Earth’s Structure and Layers starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how scientists know about the different layers of the Earth even though they cannot see them.
Describe the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere.
Describe what happens to temperature and pressure as you go deeper into the Earth.
Explain why earthquakes and volcanoes are often found near the edges of tectonic plates.
Explain why the inner core is solid even though it is hotter than the outer core.
Is the inner core solid or liquid?
Name one method scientists use to study the inside of the Earth.
Name the two types of Earth's crust.
The movement of which layer causes earthquakes?
What is the main element found in the Earth's core?
What is the main reason the Earth's core is so hot?
What is the thickest layer of the Earth?
Which layer is the hottest part of the Earth?
Which layer of the Earth do we live on?
Which layer of the Earth is made up of semi-molten rock that moves slowly?
Which layer of the Earth is the coolest?
