The Dynamic Earth

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Across
  1. 3. Capable of being shaped or formed like plastic. (Asthenosphere is like this)
  2. 7. The movement of matter that results from differences in density caused by variations in temperatures.
  3. 8. A strong lower part of the mantle that moves slowly.
  4. 9. A liquid layer of Earth's core that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core.
Down
  1. 1. The outer most solid layer of Earth's surface.
  2. 2. Located between the core and the crust with hot flowing solid rock.
  3. 4. A layer of weak or soft mantle that flows smoothly. Tectonics move on top of this layer. Has plasticity.
  4. 5. Made of 2 parts, the crust and rigid upper part of the mantle.
  5. 6. Solid dense center of our planet that is made of iron and nickel.