click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
C1.7 Glossary
Our Changing Planet Glossary
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Atmosphere | The relatively thin layer of gases that surround planet Earth. |
Convection Currents | The circular motion of matter caused by heating in fluids. |
Core | The centre of the Earth. |
Crust | The outer solid layer of the Earth. |
Mantle | The layer of the Earth between its crust and its core. |
Tectonic Plates | The huge slabs of rock that make up the Earth’s crust and top part of its mantle. |
Wind | Moving Air. |