Layers of the earth

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

The three main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, and core.

Front

What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is composed of solid, rocky material.

Front

What distinguishes the inner core from the outer core?

Back

The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is primarily made up of nickel and iron?

Back

The inner core is primarily made up of solid nickel and iron.

Front

What is the outer core responsible for?

Back

The outer core is responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field.

Front

List the layers of the Earth from innermost to outermost.

Back

Inner core, outer core, lower mantle, upper mantle, crust.

Front

What is the state of matter of the mantle?

Back

The mantle is semi-solid and behaves like a viscous fluid over long periods.

Front

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's crust?

Back

The Earth's crust is approximately 5 to 70 kilometers thick.

Front

What is the primary material that makes up the mantle?

Back

The mantle is primarily composed of silicate minerals.

Front

How does the temperature change as you move from the crust to the inner core?

Back

The temperature increases significantly as you move from the crust to the inner core.