6.2 Layers of the Earth

Front

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

Back

outer core

Front

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

Back

inner core

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?
Options: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Back

inner core

Front

Which layer is the coolest?

Back

crust

Front

What is the plastic layer of the mantle called?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the outer most layer of the earth?

Back

Crust

Front

The continental crust is

Back

thicker than the oceanic crust

Front

Which layer of Earth has the GREATEST density? Options: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Back

inner core