Structure of the Earth Flashcards

1

What two metals make up Earth's core?

2

What word describes hot molten rock found inside the Earth?

3

What are the two main gases in Earth's atmosphere?

4

How hot is Earth's inner core?

5

What shape is the Earth?

6

What name is given to the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere?

7

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

8

What name is given to the imaginary line around Earth's middle?

9

What word describes a deep crack in rocks often found near the edges of tectonic plates?

10

What name is given to the red-hot layer below Earth's outer crust?

Structure of the Earth