The crust that forms the continents, consists mainly of less dense rocks such as granite.

The layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core.

Layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.

A dense sphere of solid iron and nickel in the center of Earth.

The soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats.

A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust.

Tranfers heat from one part of the fluid to another (caused by differences in temperature).

A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.

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FINAL EXAM REVIEW 6

INSIDE EARTH (6th Grade Science Final Exam Review)

Question	Answer
Oceanic Crust	The crust beneath the ocean.
Continental Crust	The crust that forms the continents, consists mainly of less dense rocks such as granite.
Crust	The outer layer of earth.
Mantle	The layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core.
Outer Core	Layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth.
Inner Core	A dense sphere of solid iron and nickel in the center of Earth.
Asthenosphere	The soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats.
Lithosphere	A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust.
Convection Currents	Tranfers heat from one part of the fluid to another (caused by differences in temperature).
Seismic Waves	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.

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