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Earth's Layers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crust | the thin and solid outermost layer of Earth above the mantle |
| Mantle | the layer of rock between the Earth's crust and core |
| Convection | the movement of matter due to differences in density that are caused by temperature variations: can result in the transfer of energy as heat |
| Core | the central part of Earth below the mantle |
| lithosphere | the solid, outer layer of Earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle |
| asthenosphere | the solid layer, plastic layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere ; made of mantle rock that flows very slowly, which allows tectonic plates to move on top of it |
| mesosphere | the strong, lower part of the mantle between the asthenosphere and the outer core |