Earth's Layers

Front

What happens to pressure as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

Pressure increases.

Front

What is the correct order of Earth's layers starting from the surface?

Back

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

Front

What layer of the Earth is primarily composed of solid iron and nickel?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What layer of the Earth is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer core.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for tectonic activity?

Back

Crust.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

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

Back

5 to 70 kilometers.

Front

What is the state of matter of the mantle?

Back

Solid, but behaves like a viscous fluid over long periods.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the temperature range of the inner core?

Back

Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 degrees Celsius.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3