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 the Earth's magnetic field is created.
Describe the difference between oceanic crust and continental crust.
Describe the main difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere.
Describe the role of the asthenosphere in plate tectonics.
Explain how scientists know about the structure of Earth's interior.
Explain what is meant by the term 'seismic waves'.
Explain why the Earth's mantle is considered solid, even though it can flow slowly over time.
Explain why the oceanic crust is denser than the continental crust.
Name the two types of Earth's crust.
Which layer of the Earth is directly below the crust?
Which layer of the Earth is made up of semi-molten rock that allows tectonic plates to move?
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for most of the Earth's volume?
Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?
Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
