The Mysteries of the Earth and Space: Exploring the Unknown

The outermost solid layer of a planet or moon

The Earth's crust is divided into several plates.

mantleouter coreinner core

To be found; exist

The problem lies in the details.

resideexistbe situated

high-energy radiation, originating outside the Solar System

explore cosmic rays

radiationsolar system

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

This anomaly makes systems vulnerable.

deviationirregularityabnormality

High-energy radiation, originating outside the Earth's atmosphere

We'll discuss what happens when you press on your eyes, explore cosmic rays, and travel to the center of the Earth.

radiationastrophysicsatmosphere

The layer of the earth between the crust and the core

The mantle is composed of silicate rocks.

crustouter coreinner core

Multiple levels or divisions that are arranged one above the other

The cake had several layers of frosting.

stratalevelsdivisions

To apply steady pressure or force against something with the hand or another object

What happens when you press on your eyes?

push

To strike or hit something with great force

When the two cars collide, there was a loud crash.

impactcrash

Relating to magnetism or magnets

The magnetic field protects the Earth.

magnetismmagnet

A section of the lithosphere that moves over the asthenosphere, carrying continental and oceanic crust

The Earth's lithosphere is divided into several plates that constantly move and interact.

tectonicslithosphereasthenospherecontinental crust

Energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and that can be dangerous to health

exposure to radiation

radioactivitynuclearenergy