Earth’s Structure
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth’s Structure starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between the oceanic crust and the continental crust.
Describe the role of convection currents in the mantle.
Explain how scientists know about the structure of the Earth's interior.
Explain the difference between lithosphere and asthenosphere.
Explain the term 'asthenosphere'.
Explain why the Earth's inner core is solid even though it is extremely hot.
Name the layer of the Earth that is semi-solid and allows tectonic plates to move.
Name the two types of crust found on Earth.
The movement of tectonic plates occurs on which layer of the Earth?
What is the main difference between the outer core and the inner core?
Which layer of the Earth is directly below the crust?
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the generation of the Earth's magnetic field?
Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?
Why is the study of Earth's structure important for understanding natural disasters?
