Download earth science– geosphere

EARTH SCIENCE– GEOSPHERE
Refer to page 280. Explain why the geosphere is the largest sphere.
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Refer to page 282. List the three layers of the geosphere in order from the center of the earth to the
surface.
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Using the audio definition provided in frame 4, define the crust.
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Explain where the soil on the surface of the earth originally came from.
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What is the crust made out of?
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What is the name of the second level of the geosphere?
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Refer to page 284. Explain why it is so hot within the mantle.
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Using the audio definition provided in frame 5, define the mantle.
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