Words and Definitions

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Asthenosphere

The layer that separates the upper and lower mantle.

Inner Core The center of the Earth, made of iron

and nickel.

OUTER CORE

The outer coating of the inner core

P. Waves

Waves that can through liquids and solids.

s. waves Waves that can only travel through

solids.

L. Waves Waves that can only travel on land and

cause the most damage.

The transfer of heat through a liquid.

Convection

Convection Current

Warm fluid rises because it is less dense, then it cools down, becomes more dense, and sinks toward the mantle.

How tightly packed the atoms inside an object are.

Density

Exosphere

The last layer of the Earth’s atmosphere.