Layers of the Earth

Front

Which layer of the Earth is in a liquid state of matter?

Back

Outer Core

Front

Characteristics of the asthenosphere?

Back

Solid, but flowing

Front

The lithosphere is composed of rock that can be described as being...

Back

solid.

Front

What change is observed when moving from Earth's crust to the outer core?

Back

Density changes from least to most dense.

Front

According to scientific data, which layer of Earth is the thickest?

Back

Mantle

Front

What layer of the Earth is composed of material of the highest density?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which feature is accurate in a model of the Earth?

• A crust that is the thickest layer.
• An inner core that contains oceans.
• A thin mantle in the center of the model.
• A liquid outer core below the mantle.

Back

A liquid outer core below the mantle.

Front

How many layers does Earth have?

Back

4

Front

What is the thinnest layer?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the thickest layer?
Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Back

Mantle