Earth's Interior Answers

Why are the properties of the asthenosphere important? Check all that apply.The asthenosphere keeps Earth’s crust from getting too hot.Earth’s plates float on the denser asthenosphere.The depth of the asthenosphere keeps pressure on Earth’s core.The asthenosphere allows Earth’s crust to move.The asthenosphere creates Earth’s magnetic field.

Earth's lithosphere is made of slabs called plates. The movement within Earth's interior causes plates to move. How the plates behave affects the shape of Earth’s crust.Which statement describes the movement of plates 1 and 2?

You have learned that different types of rocks are found in Earth’s layers. Their composition affects their densities.What can you conclude based on the information in the table?

P waves can pass through both solid and molten rock, but S waves can pass only through [___] rock.