4.1 Inside the Earth questions

Question 1

Tectonic plates consist of

Answer 1

Both continental and oceanic crust

Question 2

The deep interior of the Earth can be mapped using

Answer 2

Seismic waves

Question 3

the layer of rock the comprises 67% of Earth’s mass

Answer 3

Mantle

Question 4

the layer of Earth made mostly of iron

Answer 4

Core

Question 5

the thin, solid outermost layer above the mantle

Answer 5

Crust

Question 6

the rigid layer made up of crust and upper mantle

Answer 6

Lithosphere

Question 7

the layer made of solid rock that slowly flows

Answer 7

Asthenosphere

Question 8

the lower part of the mantle

Answer 8

Mesosphere