Earth Structure

Front

What is the hottest part of the Earth?

Back

The core.

Front

What two metals are primarily found in the Earth's core?

Back

Iron and nickel.

Front

What is the composition of the Earth's core?

Back

Solid metal.

Front

Which portion of the Earth's crust is thicker, continental or oceanic?

Back

Continental crust is thicker.

Front

What letter is commonly used to represent the entire mantle in diagrams?

Back

D.

Front

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

Back

Crust, mantle, and core.

Front

What is the primary material that makes up the Earth's crust?

Back

Silicate rocks.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

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

Back

Temperature increases as you move deeper into the Earth.

Front

What is the state of matter of the outer core?

Back

Liquid.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the difference between the continental crust and oceanic crust?

Back

Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.