Layers of the Earth

Front

The central or innermost part of the earth, made of 2 layers.

Back

Core

Front

What two layers make up the core?

Back

Inner and Outer core

Front

Middle part of the mantle that is partially molten rock, or putty like, or semisolid.

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

Made of mostly iron and nickel.

Back

Inner core and outer core

Front

Outer most layer of the earth.

Back

Crust

Front

Thin layer that has two layers called oceanic and continental. Options: Crust, Core, Mantle, Atmosphere

Back

Crust

Front

Includes the crust and upper mantle that is divided into several constant moving plates of solid rock that floats on the layer below it.

Back

Lithosphere

Front

A cold rigid layer or brittle layer located on the outside.

Back

Crust

Front

The inner most layer is ...

Back

hot, metallic solid

Front

Thickest layer of the Earth that is mostly solid, except for the semi solid upper part. Made of three mechanical layers.

Back

Mantle