Layers of the Earth

Front

Which layer is shown in red?

crust

,

mantle

,

outer core

,

inner core

Back

inner core

Front

Which layer is made of "flowing" solid rock (think clay or pudding)?
Options: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Back

mantle

Front

Which layer is made (mostly) of LIQUID iron and nickel?

Back

outer core

Front

What best describes Earth's crust?

Back

Solid, rocky

Front

Which of the following is true regarding the composition of the lithosphere?

Back

The lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle, which is solid and rigid.

Front

The layer that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core.

Back

outer core

Front

Outermost, rigid layer of the Earth, made up of two parts, divided into pieces called tectonic plates.

Back

Lithosphere

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?

Back

crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the THICKEST?

Back

mantle

Front

Which layer is the hottest?

Back

inner core