Science 6 Topic 3: Minerals and Rocks in the Geosphere Lesson 1: Earth’s Interior Lesson 1: Earth’s Interior Flashcards
Seismic wave
Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
Crust
The layer of rock that forms Earth’s outer surface.
Mantle
The layer of hot, solid material between Earth’s crust and core.
Outer core
A layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.
Inner core
A dense sphere of solid iron and nickel at the center of Earth.
Evidence
Information or data that is used to support a conclusion.
Element
A substance that contains one kind of atom and cannot be broken down into a simpler form.
Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
Seismic wave
The layer of rock that forms Earth’s outer surface.
Crust
The layer of hot, solid material between Earth’s crust and core.
Mantle
A layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.
Outer core
A dense sphere of solid iron and nickel at the center of Earth.
Inner core
Information or data that is used to support a conclusion.
Evidence
A substance that contains one kind of atom and cannot be broken down into a simpler form.
Element