Earth Science 1

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

a solid that can slowly move

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

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

the dense, metallic center of Earth.

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

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

the liquid part of Earth's core

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

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

the amount of mass in a material per unit volume

layer of Earth where Earth's magnetic field is formed

the brittle, rocky outer layer of Earth

the less dense crust found under continents

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

the partially melted portion of the mantle below the lithosphere.

increases as depth increases inside Earth

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

the thick middle layer part of Earth

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

the dense crust found under oceans