Gr 9 NATURAL SCIENCES: CH 4.2 What is the lithosphere?
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What is the geosphere?

  • The outermost layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
  • The solid part of the Earth, including the lithosphere, mantle, and core. (correct)
  • The liquid outer core of the Earth.
  • The part of the Earth's crust that makes up the continents.

    • What is the lithosphere?

  • The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core.
  • The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle. (correct)
  • The innermost layer of the Earth, consisting of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.
  • The part of the Earth's crust that lies beneath the ocean basins.

    • What is the crust?

  • The outermost layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.
  • The innermost layer of the Earth, consisting of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.
  • The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core.
  • The outermost layer of the Earth. (correct)

    • What is the difference between continental crust and oceanic crust?

    <p>Continental crust is found beneath the continents, while oceanic crust is found beneath the oceans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Earth's core?

    <p>Solid inner core and a liquid outer core.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the layer of the Earth that lies beneath the crust?

    <p>The mantle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the makeup or constitution of a substance?

    <p>Composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inner core of the Earth primarily composed of?

    <p>Iron and nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outer layer of the Earth?

    <p>Crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the asthenosphere?

    <p>A semi-fluid layer of the mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geosphere?

    <p>The Earth's outer layer and interior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is studying the lithosphere important?

    <p>To manage natural resources and understand geological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the geosphere and the other spheres?

    <p>The geosphere interacts with the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lithosphere?

    <p>The rigid outer part of the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the continental crust and the oceanic crust?

    <p>The continental crust is thicker and less dense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following layers of the Earth is semi-fluid?

    <p>Upper Mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lithosphere in terms of ecosystems?

    <p>Supporting ecosystems and human infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Earth's crust?

    <p>Solid and primarily composed of iron and nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of studying the Earth's internal structure?

    <p>Geology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a result of the interactions between the geosphere and the other spheres?

    <p>The continuous cycle of materials and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the Earth's lower mantle?

    <p>Silicate minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a resource provided by the lithosphere?

    <p>Minerals and fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the rigid outer part of the Earth?

    <p>Lithosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic that distinguishes the lithosphere from the mantle?

    <p>Its rigidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of crust that make up the Earth's crust?

    <p>Continental crust and oceanic crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the layer of the Earth that lies between the crust and the core?

    <p>Mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the solid part of the Earth?

    <p>Geosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three concentric layers that make up the Earth?

    <p>Crust, mantle, and core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of stones in the lithosphere?

    <p>They vary in shape, color, and texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the lithosphere and the other spheres?

    <p>The lithosphere interacts closely with the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why the lithosphere is crucial for understanding the Earth's systems?

    <p>Because it interacts with the other spheres, influencing geological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following layers of the Earth is characterized by its semi-fluid state?

    <p>Upper Mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the lithosphere's interactions with the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere?

    <p>The creation of earthquakes and volcanic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the Earth's inner core?

    <p>Iron and nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the Earth's crust?

    <p>It is composed of a variety of rocks and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lithosphere in supporting ecosystems?

    <p>It supports human infrastructure and ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the geosphere and the other spheres?

    <p>They interact and influence each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the lithosphere's interactions with the other spheres?

    <p>The continuous cycle of materials and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the crust in the Earth's structure?

    <p>To provide a solid surface for the Earth's oceans and continents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the lithosphere from the asthenosphere?

    <p>The lithosphere is rigid, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the crust and the mantle in the Earth's structure?

    <p>The crust is separate from the mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the stones found in the lithosphere?

    <p>They vary in shape, color, and texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the Earth's crust?

    <p>Igneous and metamorphic rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the layer of the Earth that lies between the crust and the core?

    <p>The mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Earth's structure that is composed of concentric layers?

    <p>The entire Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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