Layers of the Earth

Front

Which layer is made mostly of SOLID iron and nickel?

Back

inner core

Front

What two layers make up the center most area of the Earth?

Back

inner and outer core

Front

What is the outer most layer of Earth?

Back

crust

Front

Which layer of Earth has the greatest density?

crust

,

lithosphere

,

asthenosphere

,

inner core

Back

inner core

Front

Scientists determine what Earth's interior looks like by using...

volcanoes

,

earthquake waves

,

continental drift

,

convection currents

Back

earthquake waves

Front

What layer of the Earth is the thickest? Options: inner core, mantle, crust, outer core

Back

mantle

Front

What is the middle part of the mantle that is made of molten rock, or putty-like?

Back

asthensphere

Front

What layer is made mostly of LIQUID iron and nickel?

Back

outer core

Front

Between oceanic and continental crust, which one is more dense?

Back

oceanic crust

Front

Which of the following layers is most dense?

asthenosphere

,

lower mantle

,

lithosphere

,

crust

Back

lower mantle