Earth Science 1

form of heat transfer by the movement of a liquid or gas

the less dense crust found under continents

the amount of mass in a material per unit volume

layer of Earth where Earth's magnetic field is formed

a solid that can slowly move

the force that every object exerts on every other object because of their masses

the brittle, rocky outer layer of Earth

the partially melted portion of the mantle below the lithosphere.

seismic wave that can only travel through Earth's crust and mantle

occurs in the asthenosphere when hot, less dense rock rises and cool, more dense rock sinks

form of heat transfer where heat energy is transferred between objects through direct contact.

bending of a wave; caused by moving to a medium of a different density

form of heat transfer where heat energy is transferred between objects through indirect contact

seismic wave that can travel through Earth's crust, mantle, and outer core

the dense crust found under oceans

the solid part of Earth's core made of iron crystals

the thick middle layer part of Earth

the liquid part of Earth's core

increases as depth increases inside Earth

the rigid, outermost layer of Earth that includes the uppermost mantle and crust.

the dense, metallic center of Earth.