Earth's Systems and Materials Flashcards
Which layer of Earth would be considered the oldest?
Inner Core
The outer core although it is rock, it is liquid. True or False
True
The surface of the Earth is called _______ is made up of large _____ that fit together like a puzzle
Crust and Plates
This layer or layers is made up of Solid Rock
Crust and Inner Core
This layer or layers is made up of liquid rock
Outer Core
This layer or layers is made up of semi-solid rock
Mantle
What are 4 Earth’s spheres?
Geosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere.
What does geo mean?
Earth
The geosphere is made up of
Solid non-living stuff
What does bio mean?
Life
What is in the geosphere example?
Rock, Mountain
Which one is not a sphere that is part of the Earth?
Solarsphere
What is part of the Geosphere?
Rocks, Dirt
What is a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles?
Soil
A layer of Earth that describes as a semisolid?
Mantle