Layers of the Earth Flashcard

Front

What are the layers of the Earth in order from the top to the bottom?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the HOTTEST?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the COLDEST? Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth experiences the MOST pressure?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth experiences the LEAST amount of pressure? Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the MOST dense?
Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Back

Inner Core

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the LEAST dense? Options: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Back

Crust

Front

How would you describe the crust?

Back

Made up of solid rock

Front

How would you describe the mantle?

Back

Made up of magma (which is solid but flowing)

Front

How would you describe the outer core?

Back

Liquid iron and nickel

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